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How to Travel from

Kobe to Otaru

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kobe to New
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44
Plane from Osaka International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$470.04
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Okadama
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$2,032.59
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$533.55

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$698.70
Plane from Osaka International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$508.15
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$508.15

Peach Aviation Limited

Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$266.78

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$482.74
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$304.89

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Okadama
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.44–$393.81

AIRDO

Website:
airdo.jp/
Plane from Kobe to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$508.15

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$139.74–$203.26
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Sendai to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$44.46–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Sapporo
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$57.17–$82.57

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyōto to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$114.33

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 新函館北斗駅前 to 大通bc
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Maizuru to Otaru
Ave. Duration:
20h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.57–$190.56

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Otaru is to drive and car ferry which costs $81.52 - $184.78 and takes 22h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Otaru is to drive and car ferry which takes 22h 34m and costs $81.52 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Otaru?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Tōkyō Station, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Shin-Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Kobe to Otaru?

The distance between Kobe and Otaru is 1151 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 13h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kobe to Otaru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Otaru train from?

Kobe to Otaru train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

What is the time difference between Kobe and Otaru?

It is currently 16:17 at both, Kobe and Otaru.

Where does the Kobe to Otaru train arrive?

Kobe to Otaru train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Where can I stay near Otaru?

There are 234+ hotels available in Otaru. Prices start at $36.96 per night.
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