Kobe to Tokyo

Kobe to Tokyo

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Kobe to Tokyo Schedule

Kobe to Tokyo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Hawaiian Airlines Economy #HA508406:40 - 07:45¥ 20,772
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH9608:25 - 09:40¥ 15,354
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 11:34 - 14:42¥ 15,141
Jetstar Japan Economy #GK22613:15 - 14:45¥ 12,856
Fuji Dream Airlines Economy 15:35 - 08:30¥ 57,711
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 16:44 - 19:52¥ 15,141
All Nippon Airways Economy #NH382818:40 - 19:55¥ 23,768
Qatar Airways Economy #QR684321:10 - 22:25¥ 20,772
Shinki Bus HT2 Intercity 22:00 - 06:06¥ 4,477

Transportation from Kobe to Tokyo

Facts about the transport from Kobe to Tokyo

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day59
Distance509 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Keisei bus ZKS4, Koei Kotsu BL5, Peach Airlines, Sakura Kotsu, Sakura Kotsu SK4, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus HT2, Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer, Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2, Sunshine Express SN6

How to get from Kobe to Tokyo

Travelling between Kobe and Tokyo is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 184.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 29.52.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Kobe and Tokyo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kobe and Tokyo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 10m to reach Tokyo.

How much does it cost to get from Kobe to Tokyo?

Travelling between Kobe and Tokyo can be as cheap as USD 29.52 if you opt for a Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通) bus and as expensive as USD 184.37 if you buy a Japan Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kobe and Tokyo ?

  • 24 from Kobe to Tokyo starting from 06:40 Kansai International Airport until 21:15 Kobe Airport
  • 24 from Kobe to Tokyo starting from 08:41 Shin Kobe until 19:52 Shin Kobe
  • 11 from Kobe to Tokyo starting from 20:50 Sannomiya Kobe Maiko until 22:00 Sannomiya Kobe Maiko

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kobe to Tokyo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kobe to Tokyo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 58.08.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kobe and Tokyo

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Peach Airlines, Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer

Bus

Travelling from Kobe to Tokyo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kobe and Tokyo

Keisei bus ZKS4, Koei Kotsu BL5, Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通), Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Shinki Bus HT2 (神姫観光バス HT2), Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2, Sunshine Express SN6

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kobe to Tokyo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% took a train
  • 47% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other