The distance between Kobe and Tokyo is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kobe to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the train to Tokyo.
Take the bus to Tokyo station.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Kobe to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).
The distance between Kobe and Tokyo is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Kobe and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Tokyo is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kobe and Tokyo. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kobe and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kobe and Tokyo. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Tokyo. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kobe and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 10m.
Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Kobe and Tokyo. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kobe and Tokyo. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kobe and Tokyo with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Kobe and Tokyo. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Tokyo Haneda (HND). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Kobe to Tokyo typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into Tokyo Haneda (HND).
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 20m | ¥23,820($175) | every 30 mins | 458km (285 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 10m | ¥23,000($170) | every 15 mins | 455km (283 miles) |
Fly to Ibaraki (IBR), Train | 2h 40m | ¥30,665($225) | every 2 hours | 608km (378 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3hrs | ¥38,605($280) | hourly | 626km (389 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | ¥17,795($130) | every 20 mins | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | ¥11,635($85) | 4 times a day | 536km (333 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | ¥7,665($56) | on demand | 523km (325 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tokyo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.