How do I get from Osaka station to Kobe?

You may take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Shin-Kobe Station. This trip lasts approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, you may take a JR Special Rapid Train from Osaka Station to the Kobe Sannomiya Station, with a trip duration of around 20 minutes.



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Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kobe is 35 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Osaka to Kobe.

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From Osaka, it's only 12 minutes away by Shinkansen or 35 minutes by local train, making it a perfect spot for travelers looking for a one-day and one-night excursion outside of the usual hotspots of Osaka and Kyoto. We've created a specially curated itinerary for the ultimate Kobe experience – enjoy your trip!

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You may take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Shin-Kobe Station. This trip lasts approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, you may take a JR Special Rapid Train from Osaka Station to the Kobe Sannomiya Station, with a trip duration of around 20 minutes.

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Located about 30km west of Osaka and 64km west of Kyoto, Kobe is easily reached by multiple train lines from Osaka and Kyoto. It's also easy to get to Kobe from Tokyo. Read on for all the details.

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The JR Kobe Line is a continuation of the JR Kyoto Line that runs between Kyoto Station and Osaka Station. The Special Rapid service on this line is very convenient for traveling between Osaka and the important cities of Kobe and Himeji and it is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.

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Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka One of the fastest ways to travel in Japan is the famous Shinkansen bullet train located in the Shin-Osaka Station. The Shin-Osaka Railway Station is the western terminus of the bullet train Tokaido Shinkansen line from Tokyo and the easter terminus of the Sanyo Shinkansen.

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Yamatoji rapid trains run every hour between Osaka and Nara from JR Osaka Station. The one-way trip takes 45 minutes and is covered by the JR Pass (it costs 800 yen without one).

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Nara is 35 kilometers south of Kyoto City and about 28 kilometers east of Osaka. Thus, it's within easy day trip distances of these cities. Of course, if you want to slow down and enjoy Nara a bit more, it makes sense to stay a night in Nara to really explore the area.

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The shinkansen train tickets cost more than local train tickets, but you're basically trading money for time and comfort. The bullet trains will get you to your next destination quicker than other options, leaving you with more time to settle in to your new city or more time to get out and explore!

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