What is the cheapest way to get from Echizen to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Echizen to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct bus between Echizen and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Echizen to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Takefu IC and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Echizen and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Echizen to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Takefu and arriving at Shin Kobe via Tsuruga and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Echizen to Kobe?

The distance between Echizen and Kobe is 198 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.

How do I travel from Echizen to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Echizen to Kobe without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 3h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Echizen to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Echizen to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Kobe bus from?

Echizen to Kobe bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Takefu IC station.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Kobe train from?

Echizen to Kobe train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, depart from Takefu station.

Train or bus from Echizen to Kobe?

The best way to get from Echizen to Kobe is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 3h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Echizen to Kobe bus arrive?

Echizen to Kobe bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Echizen to Kobe train arrive?

Echizen to Kobe train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Echizen to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Echizen to Kobe is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Echizen to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.

Echizen to Kobe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Echizen to Kobe by train, bus, or car

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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best
1. Take the train from Takefu to Tsurugatrain [28983] Hapi-Line Fukui
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird
3h 2m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Sannomiyatrain Hokurikuhonsen Shinkaisoku / ...
3h 59m
¥2,500–3,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takefu IC to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
3h 39m
¥4,153–5,851
Drive 198.7 km
1. Drive from Echizen to Kobecar 198.7 km
3h 8m
¥3,039–4,389

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Distance: 198.1 km
Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Echizen, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Takefu to Shin Kobe via Tsuruga, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Takefu IC to Shin-Ōsaka Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 56m.

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