There are 3 ways to get from Shiga to Kobe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōtsu to Sannomiyatrain Biwako Line Special Rapid Service / ...
1h 10m¥1,200–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 23m¥2,401–3,079Drive 80.6 km
- Drive from Ōtsu to Kobecar 80.6 km
1h 14m¥1,233–1,781
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Kobe is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shiga to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiga station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōtsu and arriving at Sannomiya. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Shiga and Kobe is 84 km. The road distance is 80.6 km.
The best way to get from Shiga to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
The train from Ōtsu to Sannomiya takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Shiga to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Shiga to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōtsu station.
The best way to get from Shiga to Kobe is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Kobe, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōtsu to Sannomiya every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ōtsu to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōtsu to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Shiga to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Shiga to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sannomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Kobe is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Shiga to Kobe.
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