There are 3 ways to get from Bizen to Kobe by train or car
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Train via Okayama
best- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Okayamatrain [31226] JR Ako / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
1h 49m¥2,421–3,423Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nishikatakami to Banshuakotrain [31207] JR Ako / ...
- Take the train from Banshuako to Kōbetrain Akousen Shinkaisoku / ...
2h 52m¥1,663–2,403Drive 111.7 km
- Drive from Bizen to Kobecar 111.7 km
1h 45m¥1,709–2,468
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bizen to Kobe is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bizen to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Bizen to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Nishikatakami and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Bizen and Kobe is 163 km. The road distance is 111.7 km.
The best way to get from Bizen to Kobe without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Bizen to Kobe, including transfers.
Bizen to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishikatakami station.
Bizen to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bizen to Kobe is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Bizen to Kobe.
There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.
What companies run services between Bizen, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishikatakami to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikatakami to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- 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)
Train from Nishikatakami to Banshuako
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Banshuako to Kōbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- 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
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