As part of our list of resources for visitors to Kobe, Japan, below is a list of train lines in Kobe, including high-speed shinkansen train service on the JR lines, the local Kobe City subway and train lines.
== The Most Popular Train Lines in Kobe
The main train lines serving Kobe are JR, Kobe New Transit, and Kobe Electric Railway. There are JR train lines in each city across Japan, with each region managed by a different JR company. In Kobe, JR lines offer convenient access not only within Hyogo prefecture, and also to nearby prefectures, such as Osaka and Kyoto. JR also operates the Shinkansen, providing high-speed travel that is significantly faster than regular trains. Kobe New Transit connects central Kobe with Kobe Airport, making it a vital route for airport commuters. Meanwhile, Kobe Electric Railway serves various neighborhoods across the Kobe region, and is the line for reaching Arima Onsen (one of Hyogo Prefecture’s most popular hot spring resorts).
Below is a list of the train lines in Kobe City.
West Japan Railway (JR-West)
Hankyu
Hanshin Electric Railway
Kobe New Transit (Port Liner to/from Kobe Airport)
Kobe Municipal Subway
Kobe Electric Railway
Sanyo Electric Railway
== West Japan Railway (JR-West)
The West Japan Railway Company (in Kobe, commonly called the JR Line) is the main railway company operating in the Kinki, Chugoku, and the northern part of Kyushu regions of Japan. The core of JR West’s operations is the Sanyo Shinkansen. In addition to the Shinkansen, the company also operates the JR Kobe Line and the JR Sanyo Line.
Sanyo Shinkansen
JR Sanyo Shinkansen is a high-speed railway line, operated by JR-West, connecting with Tokai and Kyushu Shinkansen. High-speed shinkansen train service is a popular choice for both business and leisure travelers, offering a fast and efficient way to travel between major Japanese cities.
JR Kobe Line
The JR Kobe Line is the common name for the combination of the Tōkaidō Main Line (from Osaka Station to Kobe Station) and the part of San’yō Main Line (from Kobe Station to Himeji Station). JR Kobe Line connects Kobe Station to Himeji Station.
Sanyo Line
Sanyo Line connects Kobe Station to Himeji Station.
== Hankyu
Hankyu Railway connects Kobe with Osaka’s Umeda area and Kyoto. In addition to being widely used for commuting to work or school in Kobe, it also offers direct access to Osaka-Umeda Station and many other popular sightseeing destinations without the need to transfer.
Kobe Line
The Kobe Line connects Kobe and Kyoto with Umeda, Osaka, as a main hub.
== Hanshin Electric Railway
Hanshin operates four lines – the Main Line, Hanshin Namba Line, Kobe Kosoku Line, and Mukogawa Line – that connect Kobe with the two central areas of Umeda and Namba in Osaka.
Hanshin Main Line
The Hanshin Main Line connects Kobe-Sannomiya Station to Osaka-Umeda Station.
Kobe Kosoku Line
Kobe Kosoku Line connects Kobe-Sannomiya Station to Nishidai Station.
== Kobe New Transit
Kobe New Transit operates a comprehensive transportation system based on Kobe City’s Comprehensive Basic Plan, which aims to provide convenient transportation. This transportation system provides access to Kobe Airport and Kobe International University for both commuters and students.
Port Liner
Port Liner connects Kobe-Sannomiya Station (the JR Sannomiya Station) to Kobe Airport.
Rokko Liner
Rokko Liner connects Sumiyoshi Station to Marine Park (Kobe International University Mae).
== Kobe Municipal Subway
Kobe Municipal Subway operates the main three lines; Seishin-Yamte Line, Kaigan Line, and Hokushin Line.
Seishin-Yamte Line
Seishin-Yamate Line connects Seichin-Chuo Station to Shin-Kobe Station.
Kaigan Line
Kaigan Line connects Shin-Nagata Station to Sannomiya-Hanadokeimae Station.
Hokushin Line
Hokushin Line connects Shin-Kobe Station to Tanigami Station.
== Kobe Electric Railway
Kobe Electric Railway mainly connects the mountainous inland areas of Kobe such as Arima (a tourist spot for Arima onsen).
Kobe Kosoku Line
Kobe Kosoku Line connects Shin-kaichi Station to Minatogawa Station.
Arima Line
Arima Line connects Minatogawa Station to Arima-Onsen Station.
Ao Line
Ao Line connects Suzurandai Station to Ao Station.
== Sanyo Electric Railway
Sanyo Electric Railway connects Himeji to Osaka, passing through Kobe city. There are four types of trains: local, S express, express, and direct express.
Local and S Express
These two trains connect Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station to Sanyo-Himeji Station.
Express
This train connects Nishidai Station to Sanyo-Himeji Station.
Direct Express
This train connects Hanshin Osaka-Umeda Station to Sanyo Himeji Station.
See Also
— Population of Kobe
— Neighborhoods in Kobe, Japan
— Shopping places in Kobe, Japan
— Department stores in Kobe, Japan
— Major train Stations in Kobe, Japan
— Kobe Airport in Kobe, Japan
— Onsen and hot springs at Kobe
— Temples and Shrines in Kobe, Japan
— Popular museums in Kobe, Japan
— The best gardens and parks in Kobe City
— Japanese language schools in Kobe, Japan
— Colleges and Universities in Kobe, Japan
— International schools in Kobe
— English speaking immigration lawyers in Kobe
— Co-working spaces in Kobe
— Tax specialists that speak English in Kobe
And:
— Shinkansen, subway, local trains, and Monorail, in Osaka, Japan
— Shinkansen, train lines, and subway in Nagoya, Japan
— Shinkansen, train lines, and subway in Sapporo, Japan