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 Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 35mNight train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Sakaide to Sannomiyanighttrain Sunrise Seto
3h 34m¥2,600–3,700Bus
- Take the bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BTbus Kan-onji Express
3h 30m¥6,689–8,678Drive 177.1 km
- Drive from Utazu to Kobecar 177.1 km
2h 38m¥3,026–4,371
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utazu to Kobe is to night train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Utazu to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Utazu to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal and arriving at Sannomiya BT via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 35m.
The distance between Utazu and Kobe is 177 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 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 35m 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 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 30m.
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 35m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Sannomiya BT twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Night train from Sakaide to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
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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