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Results from Tokyo to Kobe on Monday, 21 September 2026
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How to get from Tokyo to Kobe
There are two ways to travel from Tokyo to Kobe: by plane and by train.
How far is Tokyo from Kobe?
The travel distance between Tokyo and Kobe is 428 km. There are two options to travel from Tokyo to Kobe: taking a flight or taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kobe?
It takes more than 1 hour to get from Tokyo to Kobe by plane and 2-3 hours by train.
The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time.
How to get from Tokyo to Kobe by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Tokyo to Kobe?
There is one domestic airline flying the route Tokyo to Kobe, a full-service carrier: All Nippon Airways (NH).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.
Where do flights from Tokyo to Kobe depart?
Flights from Tokyo to Kobe depart from Haneda Airport (HND).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Tokyo to Kobe arrive?
Flights from Tokyo to Kobe arrive at Kobe Airport (UKB).
How to get from Tokyo to Kobe by train
What types of trains operate the route Tokyo to Kobe?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Tokyo to Kobe.
JR operates the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen high-speed train between Tokyo and Fukuoka stopping in Kobe.
There are three types of services on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen: Nozomi and Mizuho are the fast services stopping only at key stations, Hikari and Sakura are the semi-fast services stopping at the major stations and Kodama is the local service stopping at all stations.
Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Tokyo to Kobe depart?
Trains on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line depart from Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and Shinagawa Station located in Minato, Tokyo.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Tokyo to Kobe arrive?
Trains on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line arrive at Shin-Kobe Station located in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo.
Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.