Tokyo to Kobe

Tokyo to Kobe

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Tokyo to Kobe Schedule

Tokyo to Kobe Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 07:03 - 10:11$ 112.59
Skymark Airlines Economy #BC10309:10 - 10:30¥ 9,902
Peach Airlines Economy #MM631411:25 - 13:00¥ 10,457
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 12:03 - 15:11$ 112.59
Jetstar Japan Economy #GK20914:50 - 16:25¥ 7,289
Peach Airlines Economy #MM31616:30 - 18:05¥ 7,705
Japan Airlines Economy #JL603718:20 - 20:00¥ 31,647
Sakura Kotsu Liner Standard 20:50 - 07:00¥ 9,900
Willer Express WL12 Express 22:00 - 06:00¥ 5,962

Transportation from Tokyo to Kobe

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Kobe

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:00 早上
Latest Departure11:05 晚上
Departures per day50
Distance496 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAll Nippon Airways, AT Liner, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Keisei bus ZKS4, Koei Kotsu BL5, Peach Airlines, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus HT2, Skymark Airlines, Star Flyer, Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2

Tokyo to Kobe Destination Reviews

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How to get from Tokyo to Kobe

Travelling between Tokyo and Kobe 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 541.37 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 50.92.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Tokyo and Kobe depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Kobe. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 55m to reach Kobe.

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

Travelling between Tokyo and Kobe can be as cheap as USD 50.92 if you opt for a Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2 bus and as expensive as USD 541.37 if you buy a All Nippon Airways 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 Tokyo and Kobe ?

  • 26 from Tokyo to Kobe starting from 06:40 Haneda Airport until 21:00 Haneda Airport
  • 18 from Tokyo to Kobe starting from 06:00 Tokyo until 18:51 Tokyo
  • 6 from Tokyo to Kobe starting from 21:45 Shinjuku Expressway until 23:05 Shinjuku Expressway

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

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 Tokyo to Kobe, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 77.88.

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 Tokyo and Kobe

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

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Kobe 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 Tokyo and Kobe

AT Liner, Keisei bus ZKS4, Koei Kotsu BL5, Shinki Bus HT2 (神姫観光バス HT2), Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2

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 Tokyo to Kobe?

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

  • 76% took a train
  • 24% opted for a bus