Book a Kobe Ferry

Book a Kobe Ferry

Book a Kobe Ferry

With a selection of up to 54 sailings weekly, the port of Kobe connects Osaka with Kagawa, Shodoshima & Fukuoka.

Sailing duration ranges from 12 hours 30 minutes on the Shinmoji service to 3 hours 20 minutes on the Shodo Island service.

Port Address

Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal - Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal, 3-7 Shinkocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0041, Japan

Hankyu Ferry - Hankyu Ferry Kobe Terminal, 3-2-1 Koyochohigashi, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 658-0031, Japan

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Can you get a ferry from Kobe?

Hankyu Ferry & Jumbo Ferry provide ferries from Kobe, Osaka. Kobe ferries sail about 7 times daily and 54 times weekly.

Where can I get a ferry from Kobe?

Kobe ferries sail to 3 ports; Takamatsu, Shodo Island & Shinmoji connecting Osaka with Kagawa, Shodoshima & Fukuoka.

How long is the ferry from Kobe?

Ferries sailing from Kobe take anywhere from 3 hours 20 minutes to 12 hours 30 minutes depending on the destination.  The most popular route from Kobe is Kobe Takamatsu, costing around $28.14 and sailing in 4 hours 45 minutes.

How much do ferries from Kobe cost?

Ferry price from Kobe depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.

Kobe Takamatsu - $28.14
Kobe Shodo Island - $33.34

Is there a car ferry from Kobe?

Yes, you can take a car ferry from Kobe with Hankyu Ferry & Jumbo Ferry. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries from Kobe?

Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Kobe. You can travel as a foot passenger from Kobe with Hankyu Ferry & Jumbo Ferry.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Kobe?

Currently you can not take your pet on ferries from Kobe.

Can I book a cabin on ferries from Kobe?

Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Kobe. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Kobe include Hankyu Ferry. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.

Can I bring a bicycle on a ferry from Kobe?

Bicycles are allowed on ferries from Kobe with Hankyu Ferry & Jumbo Ferry. Most ferry operators allow bicycles on board, but it is always best to check policies regarding bringing bicycles on the ferry. Contact us for more information or view our Deal Finder for bicycle routes.

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