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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kobe

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 11

Cheapest price on Sep 11

€86

Average ticket price on Sep 11

€86

Fastest journey on Sep 11

2 h 36 m

Average journey duration on Sep 11

2 h 38 m

Trains on Sep 11

Distance

430 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tokyo to Kobe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kobe will cost around €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 11, we found 69 trains from Tokyo to Kobe, including 69 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 11 the direct trains cover the 430 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .

On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Nozomi 87
7:39 PM2h41
Tokyo Station
10:20 PMShin-kobe Station
€861One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 77
3:48 PM2h41
Tokyo Station
6:29 PMShin-kobe Station
€861One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 17
8:30 AM2h44
Tokyo Station
11:14 AMShin-kobe Station
€861One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 7
6:48 AM2h41
Tokyo Station
9:29 AMShin-kobe Station
€861One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 71
12:48 PM2h41
Tokyo Station
3:29 PMShin-kobe Station
€861One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tokyo to Kobe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kobe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €87.

Distance: 430 km

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Most popular Train	Flight	Bus	Driving
€87 Average price	€48 Average price Cheapest	€52 Average price	€123 Average price (fuel + tolls)
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 28m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door)
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Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kobe is a flight with an average price of €48.

This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Kobe:

A flight is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tokyo to Kobe costing on average €52.

A flight is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Kobe costing on average €87.

The fastest way to travel from Tokyo to Kobe is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Kobe take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 8h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tokyo and Kobe including taking a bus, train, and flight.

Live departures

Tokyo to Kobe train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kobe trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h38	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 117	7:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:41 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:02 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 151	11:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	1:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 183	3:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	5:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 191	4:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	6:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 201	5:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 207	6:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	8:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 211	6:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:26 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 12
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h38	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 115	6:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h38	9:20 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	7:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:02 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:02 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 131	8:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:26 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:44 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 163	12:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kobe

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Trains from Tokyo to Kobe run on average 92 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €83 but you can travel from only €31 by flight.

There are 92 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 430 km distance in 2h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €31

Distance

430 km

Average train duration

2h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

€83

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 27m

First train

6:00 AM

Last train

9:30 PM

Cheapest Month

Jul

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jul - Sep

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Mon

Best time to book

21 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €31

Train companies: JR Central, JR West from Tokyo to Kobe trainsJR Central, JR West trains will get you between Tokyo and Kobe from €31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR Central

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average JR Central Duration

2h 27m

Cheapest JR Central Price

€83

Luggage included

Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.

Additional luggage

Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.

Luggage storage

Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.

Refund

A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.

Bikes

Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.

Pets

Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.

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JR West

Luggage & cancellation policy

Luggage included

Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.

Additional luggage

Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.

Luggage storage

Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.

Cancellation Policy

Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.

Seat reservation

Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.

Bikes

Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.

Pets

Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.

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FAQs: Trains from Tokyo to Kobe

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kobe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kobe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Tokyo to Kobe can start from as little as €83 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tokyo to Kobe is €87; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Tokyo to Kobe is 2h 27m to travel the 430 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Tokyo to Kobe leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Tokyo to Kobe leaves at 9:30 PM.

Yes,there are 92 direct trains a day from Tokyo to Kobe with JR Central. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Tokyo to Kobe, you can count on JR Central, JR West for the best way to get you to Kobe. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Tokyo and Kobe and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Kobe from Tokyo is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 27m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Tokyo to Kobe is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tokyo and Kobe including taking a bus, train, and flight.

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Popular train stations from Tokyo to Kobe

Most Tokyo to Kobe trains use the Tokyo Station to Shin-kobe Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tokyo and Kobe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Tokyo

Arrival train stations in Kobe

Which Tokyo station do trains to Kobe leave from?

Trains from Tokyo to Kobe leave from Tokyo Station. The station is from Tokyo city centre at 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

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City-centre transport

Getting to Tokyo Station from Tokyo city centre

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Tokyo Station train station facilities and services

Tokyo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available, including Japan Post Bank ATMs and other major banks.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Tokyo Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Tokyo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Station: Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.

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Train companies: JR Central, JR West from Tokyo to Kobe trainsJR Central, JR West trains will get you between Tokyo and Kobe from €31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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