Kobe to Kyoto Trip Overview

Kyoto to Kobe
Price range
US$19-US$47
Ride Duration Range
28m-1h 5m
Earliest Departure
23:15
Latest Departure
23:15
Most Popular Operator

Japan Railways West

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Kobe to Kyoto

by train

Cheapest

1 Day Pass Train

by Japan Railways West

07:25

1h

08:25

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$19

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

08:15

28m

08:43

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$21

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

08:51

28m

09:19

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$21

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

09:30

28m

09:58

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$21

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

09:51

28m

10:19

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$21

Cheapest

1 Day Pass Train

by Japan Railways West

from

US$19

07:25

1h

08:25

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$21

08:15

28m

08:43

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$21

08:51

28m

09:19

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$21

09:30

28m

09:58

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$21

09:51

28m

10:19

Kobe, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Taking a bus from Kobe to Kyoto

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The fastest: 28m

The cheapest: US$19

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About the ride from Kobe to Kyoto

Kobe to Kyoto Route Information

There are 2 ways to get from Kobe to Kyoto, including train,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 23:15 and has a duration of 28 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 28 minutes.

Kobe to Kyoto by train

  • Starting Price: US$19
  • 262 departures a day, or 1834 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Unreserved Seat, 2 Day Pass, 1 Day Pass, 3 Day Pass and 4 Day Pass.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Kobe to Kyoto by bus

    The only travel class available is Standard.

    Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

    Companies Operating from Kobe to Kyoto

    Shinkansen JR Central

    Average time

    28m

    Average price

    US$20

    Japan Railways West

    Average time

    1h - 1h 5m

    Average price

    US$19 - US$47

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Kobe to Kyoto

    What is the most popular transportation service from Kobe to Kyoto?

    Train stands out as the most popular transportation service between Kobe and Kyoto by Japan Railways West

    What is the fastest transportation service from Kobe to Kyoto?

    The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kyoto is with Train by Shinkansen JR Central, which takes approximately 28m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Kobe and Kyoto?

    The cheapest way to travel from Kobe to Kyoto is by Train by Japan Railways West, with prices starting at US$19.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    The main service providers operating between Kobe and Kyoto include

    TRAIN:  Shinkansen JR Central | Japan Railways West

    BUS:  Syoei Bus SY

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