Kobe to Osaka train with JR West

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kobe to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kobe to Osaka will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.

Of the 142 trains that leave Kobe for Osaka every day 142 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 12 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.