The distance between Kobe and Tanabe is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kobe to Tanabe by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanabe → Kobe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kiitanabe.
Take the bus to Tanabe City Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Kobe to Tanabe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,340 ($39) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,465 ($18).
The distance between Kobe and Tanabe is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kobe and Tanabe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Tanabe is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥2,465 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Tanabe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,340 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kobe and Tanabe. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kobe to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kobe and Tanabe. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kobe and Tanabe. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kobe to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal and JR Namba Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Meiko Bus run regular bus services between Kobe and Tanabe. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kobe to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kobe and Tanabe. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | ¥7,395($54) | every 3 hours | 198km (123 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | ¥5,340($39) | every 4 hours | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | ¥2,465($18) | on demand | 160km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.