How to travel from Tohoku to Kobe, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Kobe is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tohoku to Kobe by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kobe → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥42,030($305)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Kobe.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥41,070($300)
Bus
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Ōsaka.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,540($245)
Multiple bus operators
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Kobe Sannomiya.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,185($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Kobe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Kobe by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥33,540 ($245) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,205 ($300).
The distance between Tohoku and Kobe is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (532 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Tohoku and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Kobe is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥41,205 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥33,540 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Kobe. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Kobe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tohoku and Kobe. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tohoku to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa, Sendai Station, Ōsaka and Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu). These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
JR Bus Tōhoku and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tohoku and Kobe. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Kobe. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Tohoku and Kobe. The distance is around 874km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥41,070 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Kobe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | every 2 hours | 898km (558 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 3h 55m | ¥41,205($300) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥41,890($305) | hourly | 783km (486 miles) |
| Taxi to Mogami, train and plane | 4h 25m | ¥34,225($250) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 4h 25m | ¥41,755($305) | hourly | 936km (582 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5hrs | ¥60,100($440) | hourly | 892km (554 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | ¥41,070($300) | hourly | 984km (612 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | ¥33,540($245) | once daily | 952km (591 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 14h 40m | ¥35,185($255) | once daily | 920km (572 miles) |
Drive | 10h 40m | ¥13,140($95) | on demand | 874km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Kobe
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airports near Kobe
The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Kobe
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 25km (16 miles) from Kobe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kobe