Kobe to Tokyo train with JR Central

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kobe to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for 03 Jul

Cheapest price

78S$

Average price

84S$

Fastest journey

2 h 27 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

430 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Kobe to Tokyo will cost around 84S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 78S$.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Kobe for Tokyo every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 430 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 27 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.

  • JR West
    11:46 PM2h56
    Kobe
    2:42 AMTokyo
    78 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • JR West
    8:28 AM2h29
    Kobe
    10:57 AMTokyo
    85 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • JR Central
    5:30 AM2h27
    Kobe
    7:57 AMTokyo
    86 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • JR West
    6:34 AM3h08
    Kobe
    9:42 AMTokyo
    87 S$1One-way
    0 changes

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Compare coach, train and flight for Kobe to Tokyo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kobe to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 35S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 35S$, and a train costs an average of 78S$.

Distance: 430 km

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2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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4h 23m

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Live departures

Kobe to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Kobe to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Friday, 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR Central5:30 AM Kobe
2h27
7:57 AM Tokyo0 changesdirect
JR West6:34 AM Kobe
3h08
9:42 AM Tokyo0 changesdirect
JR West8:28 AM Kobe
2h29
10:57 AM Tokyo0 changesdirect
Friday, 3 July
JR WestNozomi 666:10 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
8:51 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 686:19 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h38
8:57 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 706:37 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h38
9:15 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 726:55 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
9:36 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 747:16 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
9:57 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 767:43 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
10:24 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 788:01 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h44
10:45 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 28:16 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
10:57 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 808:30 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
11:15 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7008:34 AM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
11:42 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 828:43 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
11:24 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
Thursday, 2 July
JR West11:46 PM Kobe
2h56
2:42 AM Tokyo0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 48:52 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
11:33 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 849:10 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h44
11:54 AM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 869:19 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h44
12:03 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 69:30 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
12:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7029:34 AM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
12:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 889:43 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
12:24 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 89:52 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
12:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1010:16 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
12:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1210:30 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
1:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 70410:34 AM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
1:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1410:52 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
1:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 9011:16 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
1:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1611:30 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
2:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 70611:34 AM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
2:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1811:52 AM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
2:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 9212:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
2:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 2012:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
3:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 70812:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
3:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 2212:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
3:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 941:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
3:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 241:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
4:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7101:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
4:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 261:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
4:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 962:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
4:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 282:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
5:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7122:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
5:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 302:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
5:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 983:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
5:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 323:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
6:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7143:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
6:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 343:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
6:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1004:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
6:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 364:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
7:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7164:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
7:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 384:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
7:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 405:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
7:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1025:24 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h42
8:06 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 425:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
8:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7185:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h08
8:42 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 445:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
8:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 466:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
8:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 1046:24 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h42
9:06 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 486:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
9:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7206:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
3h02
9:36 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 506:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
9:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 527:16 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
9:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 547:30 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h45
10:15 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestHikari 7227:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h53
10:27 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 567:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h41
10:33 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 588:19 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h38
10:57 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 608:34 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h38
11:12 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 628:52 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h40
11:32 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect
JR WestNozomi 649:09 PM Shin-kobe Station
2h36
11:45 PM Tokyo Station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kobe to Tokyo

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Trains from Kobe to Tokyo run on average 180 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 78S$ but you can travel from only 34S$ by flight.

There are 180 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 21m.

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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from 34S$
Distance
430 km
Average train duration
2h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
78S$
Trains per day
180
Direct trains
180
Fastest train
2h 21m
First train
6:00 AM
Last train
9:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from 34S$

Train companies: JR Central from Kobe to Tokyo trainsJR Central trains will get you between Kobe and Tokyo from 34S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR Central

About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
83S$
JR Central frequency
126 a day
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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FAQs: Kobe to Tokyo train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kobe to Tokyo 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 Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Kobe to Tokyo can start from as little as 78S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kobe to Tokyo is 84S$; 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 Kobe to Tokyo is 2h 21m 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 Kobe to Tokyo leaves at 6:00 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Kobe to Tokyo leaves at 9:30 pm.
Yes, there are 180 direct trains a day from Kobe to Tokyo with JR Central, JR Central. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Kobe to Tokyo, you can count on JR Central, JR Central for the best way to get you to Tokyo. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Kobe and Tokyo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Tokyo from Kobe is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 21m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Kobe to Tokyo is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kobe and Tokyo including taking a coach, train and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kobe and Tokyo

Kobe
Tokyo
Tokyo StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 46227
carConnection
Car connection
true
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
  • Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage
Dining
Dining
  • Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided
WC
WC
  • Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available
Public transport options for Tokyo Station
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