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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Kobe

Showing times and prices for 02 Jul

Cheapest price

26S$

Average price

32S$

Fastest journey

26 m

Average duration

27 m

Trains per day

Distance

64 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Kyoto to Kobe will cost around 32S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 26S$.

Fast trains

Of the 65 trains that leave Kyoto for Kobe every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 27 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.

Hikari 717
5:43 PM0h28
Kyoto Station
6:11 PMShin-kobe Station
26 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 731
7:20 AM0h26
Kyoto Station
7:46 AMShin-kobe Station
26 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 715
4:43 PM0h28
Kyoto Station
5:11 PMShin-kobe Station
26 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 719
6:43 PM0h28
Kyoto Station
7:11 PMShin-kobe Station
26 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 705
11:43 AM0h28
Kyoto Station
12:11 PMShin-kobe Station
26 S$1One-way
0 changes

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Kyoto to Kobe train times

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

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Nozomi 101	6:55 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:23 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 731	7:20 AM Kyoto Station	0h26	7:46 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 103	7:41 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:08 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 733	8:01 AM Kyoto Station	0h26	8:27 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 99	8:03 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:31 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 1	8:09 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	8:26 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 735	8:29 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:57 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	8:47 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	9:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	9:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	9:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	9:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	10:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	10:16 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	10:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	10:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	10:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	11:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	11:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	11:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	11:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	12:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	12:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	12:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	12:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	1:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	1:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	1:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	1:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	2:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	2:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	2:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	2:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	3:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	3:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	3:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	3:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	4:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	4:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	4:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	4:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	5:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	5:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	5:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	5:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	6:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	6:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	6:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	6:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	7:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	7:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	7:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	7:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	8:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	8:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	8:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	9:07 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	9:22 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	9:33 PM Kyoto Station	0h29	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	9:53 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	10:14 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	10:32 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	10:50 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	11:05 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 101	6:55 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:23 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 731	7:20 AM Kyoto Station	0h26	7:46 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 103	7:41 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:08 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 733	8:01 AM Kyoto Station	0h26	8:27 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 99	8:03 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:31 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 1	8:09 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	8:26 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 735	8:29 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:57 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	8:47 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	9:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	9:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	9:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	9:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	10:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	10:16 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	10:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	10:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	10:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	11:02 AM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	11:25 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	11:43 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	11:46 AM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	12:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	12:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	12:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	12:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	1:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	1:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	1:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	1:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	2:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	2:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	2:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	2:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	3:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	3:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	3:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	3:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	4:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	4:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	4:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	4:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	5:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	5:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	5:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	5:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	6:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	6:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	6:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	6:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	7:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	7:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	7:43 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	7:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	8:02 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	8:25 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	8:46 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	9:07 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	9:22 PM Kyoto Station	0h28	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	9:33 PM Kyoto Station	0h29	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	9:53 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	10:14 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	10:32 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	10:50 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	11:05 PM Kyoto Station	0h27	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kyoto to Kobe

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Trains from Kyoto to Kobe run on average 68 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 25S$ if you book in advance.

There are 68 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 13:14. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 27m.

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Price information

Distance

64 km

Average train duration

28m

Cheapest ticket price

25S$

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

27m

First train

4:43 AM

Last train

1:14 PM

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Price information

Train companies: JR Central from Kyoto to Kobe trainsJR Central trains will get you between Kyoto and Kobe from 25S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

28m

Cheapest Price

25S$

FAQs: Kyoto to Kobe train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto 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 Kyoto to Kobe can start from as little as 25S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kyoto to Kobe is 27S$; 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 Kyoto to Kobe is 27m to travel the 64 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 Kyoto to Kobe leaves at 4:43 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Kyoto to Kobe leaves at 1:14 pm.

Yes, there are 68 direct trains a day from Kyoto to Kobe with JR Central, JR Central. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

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

A day trip to Kobe from Kyoto is worth doing with a journey time of 27m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

Yes, you can take a train between Kyoto and Kobe.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Kobe

Kyoto

Kobe

The major train station for departures in Kyoto is Kyoto Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kyoto Station for your trip from Kyoto to Kobe.

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Amenities at train station

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Ticket Office

information

Address

Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Ticket Office Hours

06:00–23:00

Distance to city center

3 km

Car connection

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Wifi

Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station

Parking

Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side

Dining

A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.

Taxis

Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station

Accessibility

The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities

Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station

Public transport options for Kyoto Station

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