The distance between Tsu and Kobe is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tsu to Kobe 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 Kobe → Tsu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nagoya and then to Shin-Kobe.
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Take the bus to Kyoto and then to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Tsu to Kobe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,325 ($17) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).
The distance between Tsu and Kobe is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Tsu and Kobe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tsu to Kobe is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,325 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Kobe. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Hanshin Railways run train services between Tsu and Kobe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Tsu and Kobe. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tsu to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto and Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Mie Kotsu and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Tsu and Kobe. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Shin-Kobe. instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tsu and Kobe. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Kobe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2hrs | ¥7,395($54) | every 2 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Train via Tsuruhashi | 2h 20m | ¥3,420($25) | every 2 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Train via Osaka-Namba | 2h 40m | ¥2,325($17) | every 2 hours | 155km (96 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | ¥4,655($34) | once daily | 183km (113 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 168km (104 miles) |
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Mie Kotsu
Osaka Airport Transport
The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.