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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
A respected art museum in Nada with Japanese and Western works, ceramics, and a calm hillside setting.

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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Shinagawa to Kobe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 426 km
Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £75 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Shinagawa to Kobe:
A flight is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Shinagawa to Kobe costing on average £75.
Other travel options to Kobe take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
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Take a bus from Shinagawa to Kobe and enjoy the approximately 426 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 2 coaches per day.
Distance 426 km |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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