Tokyo to Kobe
Make it to Kobe and explore its historic castle and lively harbor, a contrast to Tokyo’s sleek skyscrapers and busy streets. All major transport options linking Tokyo and Kobe are gathered on this page, making it easy to compare timetables, travel durations and fares.
Travel options for Tokyo to Kobe
On your journey from Tokyo to Kobe, take a bus for 2847 JPY to save, or get there quicker with flight in 1h y 15 minutes.
Bus from Tokyo to Kobe
To travel between Tokyo and Kobe, you’ll need to catch the bus from multiple stations, including Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Tokyo, Shinjuku Expressway, Tokyo and others. The journey takes approximately 8 hours 40 minutes with fares starting from 2,847 JPY, and services conclude at Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo or Sannomiya, Hyogo. It’s a straightforward option for this route, and you can reserve your seat in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
Prices: 2,847 JPY
Duration: 8h 40m – 11h 50m ⏱
Flight from Tokyo to Kobe
Fly from Tokyo by departing from HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo or NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo and reach Kobe after approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, with arrival at KIX Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport or UKB Kobe Airport. This option is often chosen for covering long distances efficiently, with fares starting at 5,864 JPY. You can review available flights and booking options on the flight details page.
Prices: 5,864 JPY
Duration: 1h 15m – 1h 45m ⏱
Train from Tokyo to Kobe
Experience a train ride from Tokyo to Kobe, boarding at Tokyo and arriving at Shin Kobe. The journey lasts around 2 hours 36 minutes, and tickets start from 16,662 JPY. Make sure to book your seat in advance.
Prices: 16,662 JPY
Duration: 2h 36m – 3h 8m ⏱
Charter from Tokyo to Kobe
For a door-to-door experience, charter a private route from Tokyo to Kobe, with travel taking approximately 6 hours 16 minutes. Fares typically start at 358,919 JPY. Check available options and book your ride here.
Prices: 358,919 JPY
Duration: 6h 16m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kobe
If you’re planning to reach Kobe by bus from Tokyo, it’s useful to know that the route is served by multiple departure and arrival stations rather than a single bus terminal. This means you can choose the combination of stops that best suits where you’re staying or heading next. Travel times vary depending on the selected stops, but most services take around 8h 40m to 11h 50m. Buses run throughout the day, with departures starting from 21:30 and continuing until 23:50. Prices usually begin at 2,847 to 12,242 JPY, with minor differences depending on the specific service or boarding point. Taking a moment to review the complete bus timetable for Tokyo to Kobe allows you to compare station options and select the best bus for your journey.
Cheapest Bus Tokyo to Kobe
2847 JPY, from Tokyo to Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo, departure at 23:40, duration 10h 50m
Fastest Bus Tokyo to Kobe
6570 JPY, from Tokyo to Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo, departure at 23:50, duration 8h 40mBus Timetable: Akihabara Station, Tokyo → Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo
- 21:30 09:20 11h 50m 3066 JPY
Bus Timetable: Ikebukuro, Tokyo → Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo
- 23:00 08:30 9h 30m 12242 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku Expressway, Tokyo → Sannomiya, Hyogo
- 21:45 07:40 9h 55m 4385 JPY
- 23:05 08:30 9h 25m 4385 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku, Tokyo → Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo
- 21:50 08:20 10h 30m 5475 JPY
- 23:40 08:40 9h 8103 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo → Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo
- 21:45 09:20 11h 35m 3066 JPY
- 22:00 07:10 9h 10m 3066 JPY
- 22:35 08:20 9h 45m 5475 JPY
- 23:40 10:30 10h 50m 2847 JPY
- 23:50 08:30 8h 40m 6570 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo → Sannomiya, Hyogo
- 21:50 07:00 9h 10m 5384 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal → Sannomiya, Hyogo
- 22:40 08:50 10h 10m 3057 JPY
Flight Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kobe
- Up in the air from HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo to KIX Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport, expect a flight time of around 1h 20m to 1h 30m. Tickets start at 11,315 to 21,913 JPY, with services running from 07:00 until 21:00.
- Travel to UKB Kobe Airport from HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo, with a flight lasting approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. Services run from 06:40 until 20:30, and fares start at 11,571 to 22,660 JPY.
- Set off from NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo to KIX Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport by flight, covering the route in about 1h 40m to 1h 45m. Services are scheduled from 07:00 until 20:00, and ticket prices start from 5,864 to 105,672 JPY.
Fastest Flight Tokyo to Kobe
22660 JPY, from HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo to UKB Kobe Airport, departure at 20:30, duration 1h 15mFlight Timetable: HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo → KIX Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport
- 07:00 08:25 1h 25m 18420 JPY
- 07:10 08:35 1h 25m 17280 JPY
- 08:45 10:15 1h 30m 11315 JPY
- 12:00 13:25 1h 25m 12402 JPY
- 12:45 14:15 1h 30m 18961 JPY
- 13:20 14:45 1h 25m 19895 JPY
- 15:30 16:55 1h 25m 14147 JPY
- 16:45 18:15 1h 30m 14053 JPY
- 18:00 19:25 1h 25m 21913 JPY
- 20:30 21:50 1h 20m 17280 JPY
- 20:55 22:20 1h 25m 18780 JPY
- 21:00 22:20 1h 20m 17280 JPY
Flight Timetable: HND Haneda Airport, Tokyo → UKB Kobe Airport
- 06:40 08:00 1h 20m 14636 JPY
- 07:45 09:05 1h 20m 11571 JPY
- 09:10 10:30 1h 20m 12181 JPY
- 13:00 14:20 1h 20m 16687 JPY
- 15:35 16:55 1h 20m 16149 JPY
- 17:40 19:00 1h 20m 16149 JPY
- 20:05 21:25 1h 20m 16149 JPY
- 20:30 21:45 1h 15m 22660 JPY
Flight Timetable: NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo → KIX Kansai International Airport, Kansai Airport
- 07:00 08:45 1h 45m 9280 JPY
- 07:45 09:25 1h 40m 5864 JPY
- 08:10 09:55 1h 45m 105672 JPY
- 08:25 10:10 1h 45m 8341 JPY
- 11:40 13:25 1h 45m 15190 JPY
- 18:50 20:35 1h 45m 16026 JPY
- 20:00 21:40 1h 40m 10279 JPY
Train Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kobe
Board the train at Tokyo to travel between Tokyo and Kobe. Rail services operate from 06:00 until 20:54 and typically cover the route in around 2h 36m to 3h 8m. Ticket prices start at 16,662 to 23,196 JPY, and the journey ends at Shin Kobe. As this is a single-station connection, planning is straightforward. Consult the train timetable for Tokyo to Kobe to review all departures and choose the service that best fits your plans.
Cheapest Train Tokyo to Kobe
16662 JPY, from Tokyo to Shin Kobe, departure at some times, duration 2h 38mFastest Train Tokyo to Kobe
16662 JPY, from Tokyo to Shin Kobe, departure at 06:00, duration 2h 36mTrain Timetable: Tokyo → Shin Kobe
- 06:00 08:36 2h 36m 16662 JPY
- 06:15 08:53 2h 38m 16662 JPY
- 06:33 09:14 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 06:48 09:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 07:03 10:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 07:12 09:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 07:30 10:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 07:48 10:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 08:00 10:44 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 08:03 11:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 08:12 10:53 2h 41m 17839 JPY
- 08:30 11:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 08:48 11:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 09:03 12:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 09:12 11:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 09:30 12:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 09:48 12:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 10:03 13:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 10:12 12:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 10:30 13:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 10:48 13:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 11:00 13:44 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 11:03 14:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 11:12 13:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 11:30 14:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 11:48 14:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 12:00 14:44 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 12:03 15:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 12:12 14:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 12:30 15:14 2h 44m 17839 JPY
- 12:42 15:26 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 12:48 15:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 13:03 16:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 13:12 15:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 13:30 16:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 13:42 16:26 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 13:48 16:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 14:03 17:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 14:12 16:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 14:21 17:02 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 14:30 17:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 14:39 17:20 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 14:48 17:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 15:03 18:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 15:12 17:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 15:21 18:02 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 15:30 18:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 15:39 18:20 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 15:48 18:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 16:03 19:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 16:12 18:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 16:21 19:02 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 16:30 19:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 16:39 19:20 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 16:48 19:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 17:03 20:11 3h 8m 16662 JPY
- 17:12 19:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 17:21 20:02 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 17:30 20:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 17:48 20:29 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 18:12 20:53 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 18:21 21:02 2h 41m 23196 JPY
- 18:30 21:14 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 18:51 21:35 2h 44m 16662 JPY
- 19:09 21:50 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 19:21 22:02 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 19:39 22:20 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 20:00 22:41 2h 41m 16662 JPY
- 20:21 22:59 2h 38m 16662 JPY
- 20:39 23:17 2h 38m 16662 JPY
- 20:54 23:32 2h 38m 16662 JPY
Charter Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kobe
For travelers heading from Tokyo to Kobe, this private transfer service offers a range of pickup and drop-off points, so you can tailor your journey to your exact needs. Depending on the locations you choose, the trip usually takes around 6h 16m. Prices start at 358,919 JPY, and departure times are completely flexible. Exploring all available pickup and drop-off options helps you plan a smooth, stress-free ride that fits your schedule perfectly.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Tokyo to Kobe
358919 JPY, from Kita City Transfer to Kobe Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 6h 16mCharter Timetable: Haneda Airport → Kobe Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 16m 358919 JPY
Charter Timetable: Kita City Transfer → Kobe Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 16m 358919 JPY
Charter Timetable: Koto City Transfer, Koto city → Kobe Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 16m 358919 JPY
Charter Timetable: Shibuya Transfer → Kobe Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 16m 358919 JPY
Charter Timetable: Tokyo Transfer → Kobe Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 16m 358919 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions Tokyo to Kobe
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kobe.
How long does the Tokyo to Kobe route usually take?
Travel time on the Tokyo to Kobe route depends on the transport you choose. Flights are the quickest at about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, trains take about 2 hours 36 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes, and buses usually take about 8 to 12 hours.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kobe?
The cheapest option on the Tokyo to Kobe route is usually the bus, with fares starting at JPY 2,847. Flights start at JPY 5,864, while train tickets start at JPY 16,662. Charter service is much more expensive than the regular options.
How much does the Tokyo to Kobe route cost overall?
Prices on the Tokyo to Kobe route vary widely by transport. Buses cost about JPY 2,847 to JPY 12,242, flights range from JPY 5,864 to JPY 105,672, and trains cost about JPY 16,662 to JPY 23,196. Charter service is JPY 358,919.
Which transport is fastest on the Tokyo to Kobe route?
Flights are the fastest option on the Tokyo to Kobe route. They take about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, depending on the airport pair. Trains are slower at about 2 hours 36 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes, and buses take much longer.
Where do buses leave and arrive on the Tokyo to Kobe route?
Buses on the Tokyo to Kobe route depart from places including Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Shinjuku, Akihabara Station, Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal, and Tokyo. They arrive at Sannomiya, Hyogo, or Sannomiya Kobe Maiko, Hyogo.
Where do trains run between on the Tokyo to Kobe route?
Train service on the Tokyo to Kobe route runs from Tokyo to Shin Kobe. This is the only train station pair listed in the context, so the route is straightforward compared with the bus and flight options.
Which airports are used for flights on the Tokyo to Kobe route?
Flights on the Tokyo to Kobe route depart from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport in Tokyo. They arrive at Kansai International Airport or Kobe Airport. The exact duration depends on the airport pair, with Haneda to Kobe Airport being the quickest listed.
How often do buses, trains, and flights run on the Tokyo to Kobe route?
The context does not give a fixed frequency for any transport on the Tokyo to Kobe route. It does show many trips available: 13 bus trips, 71 train trips, and 27 flight trips, which suggests multiple departures across the day.
What are the first and last departures for the Tokyo to Kobe route?
For the Tokyo to Kobe route, buses start at 21:30 and the last bus leaves at 23:50. Trains run from 06:00 to 20:54, and flights run from 06:40 to 21:00. Charter service has no listed departure times.
How long does the Tokyo to Kobe bus take compared with the train?
Buses on the Tokyo to Kobe route usually take about 8 hours 40 minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes. Trains are much faster at about 2 hours 36 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The difference comes from the long-distance road journey versus rail.
What are the main Tokyo to Kobe flight options and their durations?
On the Tokyo to Kobe route, Haneda to Kobe Airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, Haneda to Kansai International Airport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, and Narita to Kansai takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
If I want to book the Tokyo to Kobe route, where should I look?
For the Tokyo to Kobe route, TicketRoutes.com is the booking reference provided in the context. It lists the available transport options and route details in one place, including buses, trains, flights, and charter service.
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