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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kobe

Showing times and prices for 02 Jul

Cheapest price

131S$

Average price

137S$

Fastest journey

2 h 36 m

Average duration

2 h 38 m

Trains per day

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kobe will cost around 137S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 131S$.

Fast trains

Of the 59 trains that leave Tokyo for Kobe every day 59 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 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .

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.

Hikari 705
9:03 AM3h08
Tokyo Station
12:11 PMShin-kobe Station
131 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 721
5:03 PM3h08
Tokyo Station
8:11 PMShin-kobe Station
131 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 713
1:03 PM3h08
Tokyo Station
4:11 PMShin-kobe Station
131 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 715
2:03 PM3h08
Tokyo Station
5:11 PMShin-kobe Station
131 S$1One-way
0 changes
Hikari 703
8:03 AM3h08
Tokyo Station
11:11 AMShin-kobe Station
131 S$1One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach, 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 coach with prices starting from 56S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 56S$, and a train costs an average of 125S$.

Distance: 430 km

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132S$ Average Price	88S$ Average Price	77S$ Average Price Cheapest
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Live departures

Tokyo to Kobe train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo 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 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h38	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Friday, 3 July
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h38	8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	3h08	2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h44	2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	3h08	8:11 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	7:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	8:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:29 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	8:53 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:14 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h44	9:35 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	9:50 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:02 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:20 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h41	10:41 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	10:59 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:17 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h38	11:32 PM Shin-kobe Station	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kobe

Japan

Trains from Tokyo to Kobe run on average 153 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 125S$ but you can travel from only 48S$ by flight.

There are 153 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 24m.

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 48S$

Distance

430 km

Average train duration

2h 35m

Cheapest ticket price

125S$

Trains per day

153

Direct trains

153

Fastest train

2h 24m

First train

6:00 AM

Last train

9:30 PM

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Sat

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Jul - Sept

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from 48S$

Train companies: JR Central from Tokyo to Kobe trainsJR Central trains will get you between Tokyo and Kobe from 48S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Average Duration

2h 24m

Cheapest Price

127S$

FAQs: Tokyo to Kobe train

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 125S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tokyo to Kobe is 132S$; 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 24m 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 153 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 Central 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 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

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Important Stations and Airports in Tokyo and Kobe

Tokyo

Kobe

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

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information

Address

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Ticket Office Hours

46227

Car connection

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Wifi

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi

Parking

Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage

Dining

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

Taxis

Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided

Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available

Public transport options for Tokyo Station

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Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kobe

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