The distance between Kobe and Tottori is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kobe to Tottori 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 Tottori → Kobe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tottori.
Take the bus to Tottori.
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There are several options for getting from Kobe to Tottori by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).
The distance between Kobe and Tottori is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Kobe and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kobe to Tottori is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Kobe and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kobe and Tottori. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kobe and Tottori with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kobe and Tottori. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Tottori. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kobe and Tottori with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 40m.
Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Kobe and Tottori. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kobe to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kobe to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | ¥4,790($35) | 5 times a day | 179km (111 miles) |
Bus | 2h 40m | ¥3,695($27) | 4 times a day | 181km (113 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 171km (106 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.