4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tokyo to Kobe
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 2 buses that leave Tokyo for Kobe on Fri, Apr 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 10 the direct buses cover the 430 km distance in an average of 8 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Fri, Apr 10 the slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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.
966029:55 PM8h05Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:00 AMKobe, Sannomiya [Kosha]$761One-way0 transfers- 966029:10 PM8h50Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West6:00 AMKobe, Sannomiya [Kosha]$811One-way0 transfers
- 966029:55 PM8h05Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:00 AMKobe, Sannomiya [Kosha]$761One-way0 transfers
- 966029:10 PM8h50Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West6:00 AMKobe, Sannomiya [Kosha]$811One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tokyo to Kobe
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kobe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Tokyo to Kobe Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
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Tokyo to Kobe bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kobe buses for today, Thursday, April 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96602 | 12:10 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h50 | 9:00 PM Kobe, Sannomiya [Kosha] | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96602 | 12:55 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 8h05 | 9:00 PM Kobe, Sannomiya [Kosha] | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Kobe
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Buses from Tokyo to Kobe run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:55, the last at 15:35. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:55 PM |
Last bus 3:35 PM |
Bus providers: Willer Express from Tokyo to KobeYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Kobe with Willer Express for as low as $38 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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