Kyoto to Kobe Trip Overview

Kobe to Kyoto
Price range
US$19-US$47
Ride Duration Range
27m-1h 5m
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
23:08
Most Popular Operator

Syoei Bus SY

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

Travel Schedule Options from Kyoto to Kobe

by train

Cheapest

1 Day Pass Train

by Japan Railways West

06:00

1h 5m

07:05

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

from

US$19

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

12:17

27m

12:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

from

US$20

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

14:20

27m

14:47

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

from

US$20

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

16:17

27m

16:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

from

US$20

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

19:17

27m

19:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

from

US$20

Cheapest

1 Day Pass Train

by Japan Railways West

from

US$19

06:00

1h 5m

07:05

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$20

12:17

27m

12:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$20

14:20

27m

14:47

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$20

16:17

27m

16:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$20

19:17

27m

19:44

Kyoto, Japan

Kobe, Japan

Taking a bus from Kyoto to Kobe

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The fastest: 27m

The cheapest: US$19

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About the ride from Kyoto to Kobe

Kyoto to Kobe Route Information

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

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 1 hour 5 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 27 minutes.

Kyoto to Kobe 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.

    Kyoto to Kobe by train

    • Starting Price: US$19
    • 264 departures a day, or 1848 departures a week

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

    Companies Operating from Kyoto to Kobe

    Shinkansen JR Central

    Average time

    27m - 28m

    Average price

    US$20

    Japan Railways West

    Average time

    1h - 1h 5m

    Average price

    US$19 - US$46

    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Kyoto to Kobe

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

    The most popular transportation service from Kyoto to Kobe is Train by Japan Railways West

    What is the fastest transportation service from Kyoto to Kobe?

    Train by Shinkansen JR Central is the fastest transportation from Kyoto to Kobe, completing the journey in 27m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Kyoto and Kobe?

    For budget-conscious travelers, Train by Japan Railways West is the most affordable option from Kyoto to Kobe, costing around US$19.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    When traveling from Kyoto to Kobe, you can choose from several provider, such as

    BUS:  Syoei Bus SY

    TRAIN:  Shinkansen JR Central | Japan Railways West | Hankyu Railway

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