How do I get from Shin-Osaka Station to Shin-Kobe?

To travel from Shin-Osaka Station to Shin-Kobe, we recommend using the Shinkansen (bullet train). All Shinkansen services operating on the Sanyo Shinkansen line, including Kodama, Hikari, Sakura, and Mizuho, stop at Shin-Kobe Station. Kodama trains are often the most frequent for this short distance.

How long does the journey take?

The Shinkansen journey from Shin-Osaka to Shin-Kobe is very fast. It takes approximately 12 to 15 minutes to travel between the two stations.

Does the Shinkansen ticket for this short journey include access to Kobe or Osaka metro lines?

No, the Shinkansen ticket only covers the journey on board the Shinkansen. It does not include access to local transportation networks like the Kobe or Osaka metro lines. To use these services, travelers must purchase separate tickets or use a rechargeable IC card, such as ICOCA, Suica, or Pasmo. Shin-Kobe Station is directly connected to the Kobe Municipal Subway Seishin-Yamate Line.

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Q: What is the price of a Shinkansen ticket?

The cost of a Shinkansen ticket between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Kobe is approximately 1,530 yen for a non-reserved seat (自由席, *jiyūseki*). This fare includes the basic train fare (乗車券, *joshaken*) and the Limited Express surcharge (特急券, *tokkyuken*). For a reserved seat (指定席, *shiteiseki*), the price is generally higher, ranging between 2,500 and 3,000 yen, depending on the season and train type.

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Children* (< 12yo)

*the price displayed is for dedicated seats; children under 6 and babies can be seated on adults'lap free of charge.

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The Shinkansen journey between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Kobe is one of the shortest and fastest on the Shinkansen network. It typically lasts less than 15 minutes and involves a rapid passage through tunnels that cut through the Rokko mountain range. Shin-Kobe Station itself is built deep within the mountain, making it a unique station where travelers emerge directly from the rocky depths to access the city or nearby attractions like the Nunobiki Falls via a nearby cable car.

Frequently asked questions

The cost of a Shinkansen ticket between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Kobe is approximately 1,530 yen for a non-reserved seat (自由席, *jiyūseki*). This fare includes the basic train fare (乗車券, *joshaken*) and the Limited Express surcharge (特急券, *tokkyuken*). For a reserved seat (指定席, *shiteiseki*), the price is generally higher, ranging between 2,500 and 3,000 yen, depending on the season and train type.