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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥3000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tokyo is to fly and train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥11000 - ¥48000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building and arriving at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Kobe to Tokyo?

The distance between Kobe and Tokyo is 545 km. The road distance is 522.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.

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

The train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station takes 3h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Tokyo bus from?

Kobe to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Tokyo train from?

Kobe to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train, bus or fly from Kobe to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Kobe to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Kobe to Tokyo bus arrive?

Kobe to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Kobe to Tokyo train arrive?

Kobe to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tokyo is 523 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kobe to Tokyo.

How do I get a train ticket from Kobe to Tokyo?

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Kobe to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 8m
¥7,500–11,000
- 8:41 AM – 11:49 AM
  train 3h 8m • Direct
- 9:33 AM – 12:41 PM
  train 3h 8m • Direct
- 9:49 AM – 12:33 PM
  train 2h 44m • Direct
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Wk284
8h
¥3,000–13,000
Drive 522.6 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Tokyocar 522.6 km
5h 49m
¥7,992–11,544
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2h 57m
¥11,760–47,120
Bus via Ōsaka
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
9h 40m
¥3,555–12,437
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 23m
¥13,509–20,009
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 3m
¥20,510–36,050
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 23m
¥17,059–41,739
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4h 38m
¥23,259–51,192

Kobe to Tokyo by train

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Distance: 544.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–13,000 and the journey takes 8h. Two other operators also service this route.

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