How to Travel from

Tokyo to Kobe

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Tokyo Kobe

How to Get from Tokyo to Kobe

Plane

1 h 12 min

Select a Ticket

Car

5 h 34 min

from $29

Rideshare

5 h 34 min

from $7.02

Cheapest

By car (538 km)

5 h 34 min

538 km.

from $29

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

5 h 34 min

538 km.

from $7.02

Bus, Plane

3 h 39 min

420 km.

from $10.87

Train, Plane (Train to Ibaraki Airport)

4 h 35 min

420 km.

from $139.74

Bus, Train

4 h 53 min

420 km.

from $5.43

Train, Plane (Train to Narita International Airport)

4 h 47 min

420 km.

from $140.79

Continue

10 m

Keep right

21 m

Turn left onto 都庁通り

207 m

Turn right onto 国道428号

1 km 703 m

Turn left onto 大倉山線

327 m

Arrive at destination

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:

jal.com/

Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$241.37

Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima

Ave. Duration:

1h 16m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.28–$343.00

Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.22–$241.37

All Nippon Airways

Website:

ana.co.jp/

Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.93–$292.18

Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.93–$292.18

Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$101.63–$368.41

Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$95.28–$304.89

Skymark Airlines

Website:

skymark.co.jp/ja/

Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$165.15

Plane from Ibaraki Airport to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.22–$139.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe

Ave. Duration:

2h 39m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$95.28–$139.74

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$21.60–$30.49

Narita Express (N'EX)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/e/nex/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita

Ave. Duration:

53 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$20.33–$43.19

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Sannomiya to Sumiyoshi

Ave. Duration:

9 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Train from Maiko to Sumiyoshi

Ave. Duration:

25 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka

Ave. Duration:

1h 27m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.16–$13.97

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:

088-664-6030

Website:

honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html

Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$27.77

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:

jr-shikokubus.co.jp/

Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$24.20

Willer Express

Phone:

(050) 5805-0383

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

willerexpress.com/en/

Bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.03–$127.04

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:

050-3802-1544

Website:

jamjamliner.jp/

Bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Kobe

Ave. Duration:

9h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.79–$88.93

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:

0570-048905

Website:

jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/

Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka

Ave. Duration:

7h 53m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$27.17–$52.17

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Phone:

042-352-3713

Website:

keio-bus.com/index.html

Bus from Shibuya to Shinki

Ave. Duration:

7h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$60.98–$88.93

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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe is to bus which costs $15.22 - $108.70 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kobe?

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

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Shin-Kōbe Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Kobe?

The distance between Tokyo and Kobe is 545 km. The road distance is 540 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Kōbe Station takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe bus from?

Tokyo to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Kajibashi.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe train from?

Tokyo to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Kobe?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $108.70 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 3h.

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe bus arrive?

Tokyo to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building station.

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe train arrive?

Tokyo to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kōbe Station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kobe is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Tokyo to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 267+ hotels available in Kobe. Prices start at $26.32 per night.

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Kobe Port Tower

The Kobe Port Tower (神戸ポートタワー, Kōbe Pōto Tawā) is a landmark in the port city of Kobe, Japan. The sightseeing tower was completed in 1963 and was temporarily closed from late 2009 to 28 April 2010 and again from 27 September 2021 to 26 April 2024 for renovation. It is located in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

Kobe Animal Kingdom

Kobe Animal Kingdom (神戸どうぶつ王国, Kōbe Dōbutsu Ōkoku) is an animal and flower park located on Port Island in Kobe, Japan. It is mainly located in and around a greenhouse. It was called Kobe Kachoen (神戸花鳥園, Kōbe Kachōen) until 18 July 2014. It is one of several theme parks created by Japanese botanist and collector Kamo Mototeru, and was opened on 15 March 2006. This all-weather park is based on the concept of contact with birds and flowers. In the park, visitors are able to touch and feed birds.

Meriken Park

Meriken Park (メリケンパーク, Meriken pāku) is a waterfront park located in the port city of Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The park features the Kobe Port Tower, Kobe Maritime Museum, and a memorial to victims of the Great Hanshin earthquake. The name of the park comes from the word "American," which was commonly translated as "Meriken" during the Meiji era. Meriken Park is also the location of the Hotel Okura Kobe and Kobe Meriken Park Oriental Hotel.

Kobe

Kobe is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km west of Osaka and 70 km southwest of Kyoto.

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Skymark Airlines

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

Narita Express (N'EX)

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

JR Shikoku Bus

Willer Express

JAMJAM LINER

JR Bus Kanto

Keio Dentetsu Bus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kobe?

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Kobe?

How far is it from Tokyo to Kobe?

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

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

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe bus from?

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kobe train from?

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Kobe?

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe bus arrive?

Where does the Tokyo to Kobe train arrive?

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kobe?

Where can I stay near Kobe?