There are 4 ways to get from Utazu to Kobe by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Utazu to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 37mDrive 177.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Utazu to Kobecar 177.1 km
2h 38m¥3,074–4,439Bus
- Take the bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BTbus Kan-onji Express
3h 24m¥4,550Night train
- Take the night train from Sakaide to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Seto
3h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utazu to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Utazu to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal and arriving at Sannomiya BT. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Utazu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Utazu and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Utazu and Kobe is 175 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.
The best way to get from Utazu to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Utazu to Kobe, including transfers.
Utazu to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Utazu to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Utazu station.
The best way to get from Utazu to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4550 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Utazu, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Utazu to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BT twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,550 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Night train from Sakaide to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,550
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utazu to Kobe bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.
Utazu to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utazu to Kobe is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Utazu to Kobe.
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