Tokyo to Kobe train with JR Central

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kobe

Showing times and prices for 11 Jun

Cheapest price

£75

Average price

£75

Fastest journey

2 h 36 m

Average duration

2 h 38 m

Trains per day

62

Distance

430 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kobe will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.

Fast trains

Of the 62 trains that leave Tokyo for Kobe every day 62 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.

  • JR CentralNozomi 1
    6:002h36
    Tokyo Station
    8:36Kobe
    £751One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 127
    8:212h41
    Tokyo Station
    11:02Kobe
    £751One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 51
    16:482h41
    Tokyo Station
    19:29Kobe
    £751One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 29
    11:302h44
    Tokyo Station
    14:14Kobe
    £751One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 67
    10:482h41
    Tokyo Station
    13:29Kobe
    £751One-way
    0 changes

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Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Kobe

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kobe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £72.

Distance: 430 km

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£76

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kobe train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kobe trains for tomorrow, Friday 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR CentralNozomi 16:00 Tokyo Station
2h36
8:36 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 36:15 Tokyo Station
2h38
8:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 56:33 Tokyo Station
2h41
9:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 76:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
9:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 7017:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
10:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 97:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
9:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 1197:21 Tokyo Station
2h41
10:02 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 117:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
10:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 137:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
10:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 618:00 Tokyo Station
2h44
10:44 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 7038:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
11:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 158:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
10:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 1278:21 Tokyo Station
2h41
11:02 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 178:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
11:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 638:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
11:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 1359:00 Tokyo Station
2h44
11:44 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 7059:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
12:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 199:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
11:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 219:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
12:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 659:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
12:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 70710:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
13:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 2310:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
12:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 2510:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
13:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 6710:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
13:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 70911:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
14:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 2711:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
13:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 2911:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
14:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 6911:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
14:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 71112:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
15:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 3112:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
14:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 3312:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
15:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 7112:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
15:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 71313:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
16:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 3513:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
15:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 3713:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
16:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 7313:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
16:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 71514:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
17:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 3914:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
16:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 4114:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
17:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 7514:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
17:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 71715:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
18:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 4315:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
17:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 4515:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
18:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 7715:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
18:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 71916:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
19:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 4716:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
18:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 4916:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
19:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 5116:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
19:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralHikari 72117:03 Tokyo Station
3h08
20:11 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 5317:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
19:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 5517:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
20:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 7917:48 Tokyo Station
2h41
20:29 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 5718:12 Tokyo Station
2h41
20:53 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 8118:30 Tokyo Station
2h44
21:14 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 5918:51 Tokyo Station
2h44
21:35 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 8319:09 Tokyo Station
2h41
21:50 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 8519:21 Tokyo Station
2h41
22:02 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 8719:39 Tokyo Station
2h41
22:20 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 8920:00 Tokyo Station
2h41
22:41 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 9120:21 Tokyo Station
2h38
22:59 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 9320:39 Tokyo Station
2h38
23:17 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR CentralNozomi 9520:54 Tokyo Station
2h38
23:32 Kobe0 changesdirect
Friday 12 June
JR Central0:09 Tokyo
2h27
2:36 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR Central1:09 Tokyo
2h27
3:36 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR Central4:57 Tokyo
3h54
8:51 Kobe0 changesdirect
JR Central8:33 Tokyo
2h54
11:27 Kobe0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kobe

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Trains from Tokyo to Kobe run on average 153 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.

There are 153 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 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27
Distance
430 km
Average train duration
2h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
£72
Trains per day
153
Direct trains
153
Fastest train
2h 24m
First train
6:00
Last train
21:30
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Thu
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £27

Train companies: JR Central from Tokyo to Kobe trainsJR Central trains will get you between Tokyo and Kobe from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Average Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Price
£73

FAQs: Tokyo to Kobe train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kobe 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 Kobe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Tokyo to Kobe can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £72, while the average price tends to be around £76.
The train journey from Tokyo to Kobe covers a distance of 430 km and takes approximately 2h 24m. Trains run 153 per day.
The train distance from Tokyo to Kobe is 430 km.
The first train from Tokyo to Kobe leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Tokyo to Kobe departs at 21:30.
Trains from Tokyo to Kobe run approximately 153 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Tokyo to Kobe.
Yes, there is a direct train between Tokyo and Kobe. The service operates 153 times per day, provided by JR Central.
To get from Tokyo to Kobe, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Tokyo to Kobe.
The train station in Tokyo that goes to Kobe is Tokyo Station, and it arrives at Shin-Osaka Station.
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kobe is by flight, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Tokyo to Kobe in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Tokyo to Kobe.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tokyo and Kobe

Tokyo
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Tokyo StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
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DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
address
Address
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 46227
carConnection
Car connection
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Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
Parking
Parking
  • Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.
Dining
Dining
  • Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.
WC
WC
  • Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.
Public transport options for Tokyo Station
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