There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Tamba by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hikamibus
2h 27m¥3,402–3,586Drive 78.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Tambacar 78.2 km
1h 21m¥1,196–1,727Train via Amagasaki(Jr)
- Take the train from Amagasaki(Jr) to Kaibaratrain [24666] Jr Takarazuka Line Rapid Service / ...
2h 37m¥1,692–2,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Tambataxi 78.2 km
1h 21m¥35,000–42,000Train
- Take the train from Suzurandai to Sandatrain [172538] Shintetsu Arima/Sanda / ...
- Take the train from Sanda to Isotrain [24666] Jr Takarazuka Line Rapid Service / ...
2h 39m¥1,310–1,820
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tamba is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tamba is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Tamba. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Hikami via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Tamba. However, there are services departing from Motomachi and arriving at Iso via Amagasaki(Jr) and Kaibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kobe and Tamba is 122 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tamba without a car is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3400 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Kobe to Tamba, including transfers.
Kobe to Tamba bus services, operated by Zentan Bus, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Kobe to Tamba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Amagasaki(Jr) station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tamba is to bus which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3400 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train via Amagasaki(Jr), which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tamba, Hyōgo, Japan?
Zentan Bus operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hikami once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,925 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Amagasaki(Jr) to Kaibara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Amagasaki(Jr) to Kaibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sanda to Iso
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 078 (592) 4611
- Website
- Shintetsu (Kobe Electric Railway)
Train from Suzurandai to Sanda
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Schedules at
- Shintetsu (Kobe Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 079-662-2133
- Website
- zentanbus.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hikami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,925
- Schedules at
- zentanbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ¥35,000–42,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
MK Taxi Kobe
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kobe to Tamba bus services, operated by Zentan Bus, arrive at Hikami station.
Kobe to Tamba train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kaibara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tamba is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kobe to Tamba.
There are 67+ hotels available in Tamba.