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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kobe to Kurashiki

Composite routes from Kobe to Kurashiki

Cheapest
2 h 7 min
Car
161 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$17.79

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Bus operators

Ryobi Express

Phone:
0570-08-5050
Email:
kousoku@ryobi-holdings.jp
Website:
ryobi-holdings.jp/bus/
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Kurashiki
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki is to bus which costs $19.57 - $31.52 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki is to train which takes 57 min and costs $35.87 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kurashiki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Kurashiki. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kurashiki?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Kurashiki via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Kurashiki?

The distance between Kobe and Kurashiki is 144 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Kurashiki without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $35.87 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Kurashiki?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Kobe to Kurashiki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kurashiki bus from?

Kobe to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Ryobi Express, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kurashiki train from?

Kobe to Kurashiki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Kurashiki?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kurashiki is to train which takes 57 min and costs $35.87 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $31.52 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Kobe to Kurashiki bus arrive?

Kobe to Kurashiki bus services, operated by Ryobi Express, arrive at Kurashiki station.

What is the time difference between Kobe and Kurashiki?

It is currently 02:28 at both, Kobe and Kurashiki.

Where does the Kobe to Kurashiki train arrive?

Kobe to Kurashiki train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kurashiki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kurashiki is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kobe to Kurashiki.

Where can I stay near Kurashiki?

There are 217+ hotels available in Kurashiki. Prices start at $23.10 per night.
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