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£74
Average ticket price on 26 Oct
£78
Fastest journey on 26 Oct
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 26 Oct
2 h 16 m
Trains on 26 Oct
337
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Yokohama to Kobe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yokohama to Kobe will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
On Mon 26 Oct, we found 337 trains from Yokohama to Kobe, including 337 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 414 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
Kodama 831
Kodama 811
Kodama 815
Nozomi 237
Nozomi 247
Nozomi 293
Nozomi 1
Nozomi 99
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Trains from Yokohama to Kobe run on average 352 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £39 by flight.
There are 352 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 414 km distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 414 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 352 |
Direct trains 352 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:30 |
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The table below shows live departures for Yokohama to Kobe trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 27 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 99 | 6:00 Shinagawa Station | 2h16 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:00 Tokyo Station | 2h36 | 8:36 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:00 Tokyo Station | 2h22 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h15 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:15 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 8:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:15 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 631 | 6:21 Tokyo Station | 3h00 | 9:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:22 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 631 | 6:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h53 | 9:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:33 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:33 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 6:42 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 9:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 231 | 6:42 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 6:42 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 115 | 6:49 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 231 | 6:49 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 803 | 6:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 10:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 117 | 7:00 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 117 | 7:00 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:41 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 233 | 7:00 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 10:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 9:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 803 | 7:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 10:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 233 | 7:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 117 | 7:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 9:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 235 | 7:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 7:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 7:21 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:02 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 235 | 7:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 119 | 7:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 633 | 7:36 Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 10:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 237 | 7:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 121 | 7:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 121 | 7:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 633 | 7:43 Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 10:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 123 | 7:45 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:26 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 123 | 7:45 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 237 | 7:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 121 | 7:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 123 | 7:53 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 10:12 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 807 | 7:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 11:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:00 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:44 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 11:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 10:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 807 | 8:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 11:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 10:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 8:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 239 | 8:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 8:21 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:02 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 127 | 8:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 239 | 8:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 11:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 635 | 8:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 129 | 8:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 241 | 8:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 129 | 8:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 635 | 8:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 241 | 8:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 129 | 8:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 811 | 8:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 12:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 243 | 9:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 12:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 811 | 9:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 12:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 243 | 9:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 245 | 9:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 245 | 9:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 11:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 247 | 9:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 247 | 9:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 12:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 637 | 9:36 Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 12:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 139 | 9:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 139 | 9:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 249 | 9:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 637 | 9:43 Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 12:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 249 | 9:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 139 | 9:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 815 | 9:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 13:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 251 | 10:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 10:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 10:00 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 12:44 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 13:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 12:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 815 | 10:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 13:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 251 | 10:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 143 | 10:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 12:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 253 | 10:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 253 | 10:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 13:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 639 | 10:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 13:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 147 | 10:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 13:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 147 | 10:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 13:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 639 | 10:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 13:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 147 | 10:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 13:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 13:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 819 | 10:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 14:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 11:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 255 | 11:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 11:00 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 13:44 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 13:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 14:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 819 | 11:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 14:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 255 | 11:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 151 | 11:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 13:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 13:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 14:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 641 | 11:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 14:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 155 | 11:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 14:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 155 | 11:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 14:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 641 | 11:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 14:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 155 | 11:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 14:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 14:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 823 | 11:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 15:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 257 | 12:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 14:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 14:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 15:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 823 | 12:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 15:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 257 | 12:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 14:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 14:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 14:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 15:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 643 | 12:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 15:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 163 | 12:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 15:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 163 | 12:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 15:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 643 | 12:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 15:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 163 | 12:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 15:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 15:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 827 | 12:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 16:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 259 | 13:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 713 | 13:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 16:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 713 | 13:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 15:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 827 | 13:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 16:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 259 | 13:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 713 | 13:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 15:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 13:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 13:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 15:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 13:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 13:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 13:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 16:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 645 | 13:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 16:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 13:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 645 | 13:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 16:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 13:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 13:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 16:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 13:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 831 | 13:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 17:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 261 | 14:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 16:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 715 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 16:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 715 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 17:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 831 | 14:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 17:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 261 | 14:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 16:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 715 | 14:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 16:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 14:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 16:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 14:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 14:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 14:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 14:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 17:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 647 | 14:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 17:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 14:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 647 | 14:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 17:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 14:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 17:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 14:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 14:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 835 | 14:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 18:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 263 | 15:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 717 | 15:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 18:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 717 | 15:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 17:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 835 | 15:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 18:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 263 | 15:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 717 | 15:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 17:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 15:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 15:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 17:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 15:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 15:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 15:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 18:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 649 | 15:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 18:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 15:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 265 | 15:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 649 | 15:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 18:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 265 | 15:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 18:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 15:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 18:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 15:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 15:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 839 | 15:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 19:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 267 | 16:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 719 | 16:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 18:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 719 | 16:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 19:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 839 | 16:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 19:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 267 | 16:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 719 | 16:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 18:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 16:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 16:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 18:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 16:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 16:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 19:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 16:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 651 | 16:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 19:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 16:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 19:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 269 | 16:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 651 | 16:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 19:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 269 | 16:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 19:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 16:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 19:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 16:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 51 | 16:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 19:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 271 | 17:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 721 | 17:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 19:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 721 | 17:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 20:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 271 | 17:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 721 | 17:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 19:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 17:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 17:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 19:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 53 | 17:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 273 | 17:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 273 | 17:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 19:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 17:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 17:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 20:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 653 | 17:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 20:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 55 | 17:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 20:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 275 | 17:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 20:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 653 | 17:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 20:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 275 | 17:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 17:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 20:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 17:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 20:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 79 | 17:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 277 | 18:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 655 | 18:03 Tokyo Station | 3h06 | 21:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 277 | 18:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 655 | 18:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h59 | 21:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 18:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 20:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 18:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 57 | 18:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 279 | 18:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 20:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 279 | 18:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 18:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 21:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 18:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 21:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 657 | 18:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 21:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 81 | 18:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 21:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 281 | 18:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 21:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 657 | 18:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 21:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 281 | 18:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 21:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 18:51 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 21:35 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 18:51 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 59 | 18:59 Shinagawa Station | 2h22 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 283 | 19:00 Tokyo Station | 2h29 | 21:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 659 | 19:03 Tokyo Station | 3h00 | 22:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 283 | 19:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h22 | 21:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 19:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 19:09 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 21:50 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 659 | 19:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h53 | 22:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 83 | 19:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 85 | 19:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 21:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 85 | 19:21 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:02 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 85 | 19:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 21:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 661 | 19:30 Tokyo Station | 2h48 | 22:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 661 | 19:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h41 | 22:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 19:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 19:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 87 | 19:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 22:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 285 | 19:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 285 | 19:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 22:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 855 | 19:57 Tokyo Station | 3h42 | 23:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 20:00 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 20:00 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:41 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 855 | 20:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h35 | 23:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 89 | 20:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 287 | 20:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 663 | 20:12 Tokyo Station | 3h03 | 23:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 287 | 20:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 22:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 663 | 20:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h56 | 23:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 91 | 20:21 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 22:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 91 | 20:21 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 22:59 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 91 | 20:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 22:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 93 | 20:39 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 23:17 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 93 | 20:39 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 93 | 20:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 95 | 20:54 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 23:32 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 95 | 20:54 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 95 | 21:01 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 289 | 21:03 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 289 | 21:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 291 | 21:12 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 291 | 21:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 293 | 21:24 Tokyo Station | 2h21 | 23:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 293 | 21:31 Shinagawa Station | 2h14 | 23:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 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.
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Shin-Kobe Station -> Sannomiya Station, Kobe
The train from Yokohama to Kobe is a long-distance route that connects two of Japan's most historically significant port cities. Departing from Yokohama Station (2-16-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-0011) and arriving at Shin-Kobe Station (1 Kanocho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0001), this journey takes travelers along one of Japan's most celebrated rail corridors via the Tokaido Shinkansen.
Both cities share a deep maritime heritage, Yokohama was one of the first Japanese ports to open to foreign trade in the mid-19th century, and Kobe followed closely behind. Traveling between them by bullet train offers a compelling way to experience the modern face of Japan while moving between two destinations full of international character, excellent food, and distinctive neighborhoods.
The standard route for the Yokohama to Kobe shinkansen involves boarding at Shin-Yokohama Station, which is a short journey from Yokohama Station itself. From Shin-Yokohama, the Tokaido Shinkansen carries passengers westward through Shizuoka, Nagoya, and Kyoto before connecting onward to Shin-Kobe via the Sanyo Shinkansen line. The Hikari service is the most practical choice for JR Pass holders, as the faster Nozomi services are not covered by the pass.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
The Yokohama to Kobe bullet train experience is one of the most rewarding long-distance rail journeys in Japan. Once you have made your way to Shin-Yokohama Station to board the Tokaido Shinkansen, the ride is smooth, quiet, and punctual, everything the Shinkansen is known for.
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Best seats for the view
One of the great bonuses of the Yokohama to Kobe shinkansen is the chance to catch a stunning view of Mount Fuji on a clear day, approximately 30 to 45 minutes into the journey from Shin-Yokohama:
On-board experience
Shinkansen carriages are impeccably clean, air-conditioned, and fitted with power outlets at every seat on most services. A trolley service passes through with drinks, hot snacks, and packaged meals. That said, picking up a freshly prepared ekiben (station bento box) from Shin-Yokohama Station before departure is a far more enjoyable option and a genuine part of Japanese rail culture.
Best time of year to travel
Shin-Kobe Station sits at the northern edge of Kobe's city center, nestled directly against the Rokko mountain range. Despite its name and slightly elevated position, the station is well connected and a practical arrival point for exploring the city and the wider Kansai region.
Within Kobe
From Shin-Kobe Station, getting around the city is straightforward:
Day trips and regional connections
Kobe's location in the heart of the Kansai region makes it an excellent base for day trips:
JR Pass holders will find that the pass remains valid for onward Shinkansen travel from Shin-Kobe toward Hiroshima, Hakata (Fukuoka), and beyond, making Kobe a natural stop on a broader westbound Japan itinerary.
Shin-Kobe Station (1 Kanocho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0001) is compact compared to the grand terminals of Tokyo or Osaka, which makes arrival refreshingly straightforward. The station is integrated into the Shin-Kobe Oriental City complex, which includes hotels, restaurants, and shopping directly within the building.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Kobe for the first time
Kobe is one of Japan's most effortlessly stylish cities, with a cosmopolitan atmosphere shaped by centuries of international trade. The Kitano district, a short uphill walk or taxi ride from Shin-Kobe Station, is home to well-preserved Western-style residences (ijinkan) built by foreign merchants in the 19th century, a unique sight that reflects the city's open, international history.
The Nada district to the east is celebrated as one of Japan's most important sake-brewing regions, with several breweries offering free tastings and museum-style tours. Down at the waterfront, Meriken Park and the Kobe Harborland area offer a relaxed waterfront experience with views across Osaka Bay, quite different from anything you will find in the cities further east along this route.
First-time visitors are often surprised by how walkable and manageable Kobe feels compared to Japan's larger metropolises. The mountains behind and the sea in front give the city a distinct sense of geography that makes orientation intuitive, even on arrival.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Yokohama 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.

Most Yokohama to Kobe trains use the to Shin-kobe Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Yokohama and Kobe train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shin-kobe Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-kobe Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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