There are 7 ways to get from Yamato to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 10m
Cheapest option
Night bus • 8h 33m
5 alternative options
Bus, train • 6h 52m
Drive • 5h 24m
Fly to Kobe • 3h 18m
Fly to Osaka Itami • 3h 40m
Fly to Tokushima, bus • 5h 7m
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights
The flight time between Tokyo Haneda (HND) and Kobe (UKB) is around 1h 14m and covers a distance of around 427 km. Services are operated by All Nippon Airways and Skymark Airlines. Typically 56 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamato to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Yamato to Kobe is to train which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamato to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Yamato(Kanagawa) and arriving at Shin-Kobe via Yokohama and Shin-Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Yamato and Kobe is 399 km. The road distance is 510.1 km.
The best way to get from Yamato to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Yamato to Kobe, including transfers.
Yamato to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Yokohama station.
The best way to get from Yamato to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥9500 - ¥19000 and takes 3h 18m.
The quickest flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Yamato to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe station.
- Distance: 398.8 km
- Duration: 3h 10m
What companies run services between Yamato, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Yokohama to Shin-Kobe every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12000 - ¥17000 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Jam Jam Liner operates a vehicle from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kobe Sannomiya Koka Shotengai-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥6000 - ¥12000 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥8000 - ¥28000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka Itami via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥8000 - ¥28000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Tokushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13000 - ¥37000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥25000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥32000
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Tokushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15000 - ¥35000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo Haneda to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥8500 - ¥21000
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shin-Yokohama to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥12000 - ¥17000
- Reserved seat
- ¥13000 - ¥17000
- Green seat
- ¥17000 - ¥24000
Train from Kyoto to Shin-Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥4800
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3000 - ¥4100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3900 - ¥4800
- Green seat
- ¥4600 - ¥6500
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- Phone
- 03-3844-0489
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Tomei Yamato to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3300 - ¥8000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 050-3802-1544
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Kobe Sannomiya Koka Shotengai-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6000 - ¥12000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Yamato to Kobe is 510 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Yamato to Kobe.
All Nippon Airways and Skymark Airlines offer flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Kobe Airport.
There are 149+ hotels available in Kobe. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.
The best way to get from Yamato to Tokyo Haneda Airport is to bus which takes 45 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1800.