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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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The average ticket from Zentsuji to Kobe will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
On Wed 04 Nov, we found 4 buses from Zentsuji to Kobe, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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.
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Buses from Zentsuji to Kobe run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 16:30. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 7:00 |
Last bus 16:30 |
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The table below shows live departures for Zentsuji to Kobe coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0 | 15:20 Zentsuji | 4h05 | 19:25 Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 16:00 Zentsuji | 3h25 | 19:25 Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 17:50 Zentsuji | 4h05 | 21:55 Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 18:30 Zentsuji | 3h25 | 21:55 Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
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A respected art museum in Nada with Japanese and Western works, ceramics, and a calm hillside setting.
A city museum with Japanese and international collections, especially noted for sculpture and changing exhibitions.
A waterside museum presenting maritime history, ship models, and Kobe port development beside the Kawasaki museum.
A lively harbourfront park with lawns, public art, and wide sea views, ideal for walking around central Kobe.
A historic hillside district of former foreign residences, with preserved Western-style houses and atmospheric lanes.
A mountain viewpoint reached by ropeway and short walks, known for one of Kobe’s classic night panoramas.
Premium wagyu from Hyogo Prefecture, prized for rich marbling, tenderness and a clean sweet flavour. Often grilled as teppanyaki or yakiniku in Kobe.
Hotpot of thinly sliced Kobe beef briefly swished in kombu broth, then dipped in sauce. A refined local way to enjoy the area’s famous beef.
Sukiyaki made with Kobe beef, simmered with vegetables, tofu and sweet soy-based sauce. It is a classic celebratory dish in the Kobe region.
Historic steakhouse serving Kobe beef in a polished but approachable atmosphere near Sannomiya.
Established teppanyaki restaurant known for Kobe beef courses cooked at the counter in an elegant, classic setting.
Long-running venue for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu with Kobe beef, offering traditional Japanese dining rooms and hotpot sets.
Moderate for Japan: hotels and dining are fair, but Kobe beef and central stays raise costs. Trains are efficient and reasonably priced for tourists.
No tipping is expected in restaurants, cafés, or taxis. Good service is included, and leaving cash can cause confusion.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zentsuji to Kobe by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kobe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zentsuji to Kobe buses use the Zentsuji (善通寺市) to Kobe (神戸市) station pair. Use this guide to compare Zentsuji and Kobe bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Zentsuji (善通寺市) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Zentsuji (善通寺市). ATMs are available at Zentsuji (善通寺市).
Ticket office support is available at Zentsuji (善通寺市).
Available at Zentsuji (善通寺市): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zentsuji (善通寺市): Accessible pathways available.
Kobe (神戸市) is 1 km from Kobe city centre. Public transport options include:
Kobe (神戸市) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Kobe (神戸市). ATMs are available at Kobe (神戸市).
Ticket office support is available at Kobe (神戸市).
Available at Kobe (神戸市): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kobe (神戸市): Wheelchair accessible.
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