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Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kobe to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kobe to Tokyo will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 67 trains that leave Kobe for Tokyo every day 67 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 430 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
Hikari 71214:343h08Kobe17:42Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Hikari 7029:343h08Kobe12:42Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Hikari 7008:343h08Kobe11:42Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 12811:192h44Kobe14:03Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 4217:302h45Kobe20:15Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 6421:092h36Kobe23:45Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 5820:192h38Kobe22:57Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 706:372h38Kobe9:15Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 6020:342h38Kobe23:12Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
Nozomi 686:192h38Kobe8:57Tokyo Station£751One-way0 changes
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Compare coach, train and flight for Kobe to Tokyo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kobe to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 430 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £53 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kobe to Tokyo train times
The table below shows live departures for Kobe to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Friday 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 66 | 6:10 Kobe | 2h41 | 8:51 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 68 | 6:19 Kobe | 2h38 | 8:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 70 | 6:37 Kobe | 2h38 | 9:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 72 | 6:55 Kobe | 2h41 | 9:36 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 7:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 9:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 7:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 10:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 8:01 Kobe | 2h44 | 10:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 8:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 10:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 8:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 11:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 8:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 11:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 8:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 11:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 8:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 11:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 9:10 Kobe | 2h44 | 11:54 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 9:19 Kobe | 2h44 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 9:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 12:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 702 | 9:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 12:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 88 | 9:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 9:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 10:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 122 | 10:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 13:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 10:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 13:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 704 | 10:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 13:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 10:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 13:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 11:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 13:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 11:19 Kobe | 2h44 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 11:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 14:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 706 | 11:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 14:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 11:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 14:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 12:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 14:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 12:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 15:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 708 | 12:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 15:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 12:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 15:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 13:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 15:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 13:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 16:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 710 | 13:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 16:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 13:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 16:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 14:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 16:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 14:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 17:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 712 | 14:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 17:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 14:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 17:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 15:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 17:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 15:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 18:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 714 | 15:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 18:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 15:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 18:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 16:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 18:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 16:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 19:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 16:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 19:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 716 | 16:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 19:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 16:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 19:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 17:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 19:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 17:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 20:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 17:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 20:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 718 | 17:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 20:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 17:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 20:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 18:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 20:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 18:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 21:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 18:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 21:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 720 | 18:34 Kobe | 3h02 | 21:36 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 18:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 21:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 19:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 21:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 19:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 22:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 722 | 19:34 Kobe | 2h53 | 22:27 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 19:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 22:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 20:19 Kobe | 2h38 | 22:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 20:34 Kobe | 2h38 | 23:12 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 20:52 Kobe | 2h40 | 23:32 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 21:09 Kobe | 2h36 | 23:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 12 June | |||||
Nozomi 66 | 6:10 Kobe | 2h41 | 8:51 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 68 | 6:19 Kobe | 2h38 | 8:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 70 | 6:37 Kobe | 2h38 | 9:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 72 | 6:55 Kobe | 2h41 | 9:36 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 7:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 9:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 7:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 10:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 8:01 Kobe | 2h44 | 10:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 8:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 10:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 8:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 11:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 8:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 11:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 8:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 11:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 8:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 11:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 9:10 Kobe | 2h44 | 11:54 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 9:19 Kobe | 2h44 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 9:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 12:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 702 | 9:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 12:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 88 | 9:43 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 9:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 10:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 12:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 10:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 13:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 704 | 10:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 13:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 10:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 13:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 11:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 13:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 11:19 Kobe | 2h44 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 11:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 14:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 706 | 11:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 14:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 11:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 14:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 12:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 14:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 12:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 15:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 708 | 12:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 15:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 12:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 15:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 13:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 15:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 13:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 16:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 710 | 13:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 16:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 13:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 16:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 14:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 16:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 14:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 17:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 712 | 14:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 17:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 14:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 17:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 15:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 17:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 162 | 15:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 18:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 15:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 18:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 714 | 15:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 18:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 15:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 18:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 168 | 16:01 Kobe | 2h44 | 18:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 16:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 18:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 16:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 19:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 16:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 19:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 716 | 16:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 19:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 16:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 19:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 178 | 17:01 Kobe | 2h44 | 19:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 17:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 19:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 17:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 20:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 17:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 20:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 718 | 17:34 Kobe | 3h08 | 20:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 17:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 20:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 184 | 18:01 Kobe | 2h44 | 20:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 18:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 20:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 18:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 21:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 18:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 21:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 720 | 18:34 Kobe | 3h02 | 21:36 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 188 | 18:42 Kobe | 2h42 | 21:24 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 18:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 21:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 190 | 19:01 Kobe | 2h41 | 21:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 19:16 Kobe | 2h41 | 21:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 194 | 19:24 Kobe | 2h42 | 22:06 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 19:30 Kobe | 2h45 | 22:15 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 722 | 19:34 Kobe | 2h53 | 22:27 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 19:52 Kobe | 2h41 | 22:33 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 198 | 20:01 Kobe | 2h41 | 22:42 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 20:19 Kobe | 2h38 | 22:57 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 200 | 20:24 Kobe | 2h39 | 23:03 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 20:34 Kobe | 2h38 | 23:12 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 20:52 Kobe | 2h40 | 23:32 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 21:09 Kobe | 2h36 | 23:45 Tokyo Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kobe to Tokyo
Trains from Kobe to Tokyo run on average 180 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 180 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 430 km distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 430 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 180 |
Direct trains 180 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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FAQs: Kobe to Tokyo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kobe to Tokyo by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kobe and Tokyo
- 46227
- Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
- Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.
- Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
- Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.
- Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.
- Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.
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