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Mishima to Kobe Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Selected Hikari services run directly from Mishima Station to Shin-Kobe Station via Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka, with other stops varying by train. Direct journeys take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes; Kodama connections require a transfer and take longer. Ordinary Car, including reserved and non-reserved seating, and reserved Green Car are available. One-way fares start from about JPY 12,650 ($84 USD) for non-reserved Ordinary seats. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Check your travel date for direct Hikari departures and connecting options rather than assuming every Mishima departure reaches Kobe. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Golden Week, Obon and New Year.

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Mishima

Kobe

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

09:46

MishimaStation

2h 25m

12:11

KobeShin-Kobe

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 705

from

117 USD

2h 25m, Direct

09:46

MishimaStation

12:11

KobeShin-Kobe

from

117 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 705

11:46

MishimaStation

2h 25m

14:11

KobeShin-Kobe

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 709

from

117 USD

2h 25m, Direct

11:46

MishimaStation

14:11

KobeShin-Kobe

from

117 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 709

Day trains

13:46

MishimaStation

2h 25m

16:11

KobeShin-Kobe

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 713

from

117 USD

2h 25m, Direct

13:46

MishimaStation

16:11

KobeShin-Kobe

from

117 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 713

15:46

MishimaStation

2h 25m

18:11

KobeShin-Kobe

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 717

from

117 USD

2h 25m, Direct

15:46

MishimaStation

18:11

KobeShin-Kobe

from

117 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hikari 717

First train

09:46

Last train

17:46

Travel duration

2h 25m

Daily departures

Departure station

Mishima

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Kobe

Ticket price

$78

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Mishima to Kobe Shinkansen Overview

The route joins the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka, then reaches Shin-Kobe on the mountain side of the city rather than the waterfront. Nozomi trains do not stop at Mishima, so a direct Hikari avoids changing trains solely to use Nozomi. Hikari offers reserved and non-reserved Ordinary seating, but a non-reserved ticket does not guarantee a seat. For luggage exceeding 160 cm in combined dimensions, reserve a seat with an oversized luggage area.

Travel time

2h 25m

Train type

Hikari

Fastest trip

2h 25m

Longest trip

2h 25m

Mishima

Mishima is known for Mishima Taisha shrine and spring-fed waterways below Mount Fuji. Mishima Station serves the Tokaido Shinkansen, the conventional Tokaido Main Line and the Izuhakone Railway Sunzu Line toward Shuzenji.

Mishima

Shizuoka Mishima Ichibancho

2h 25m

Kobe

Kobe's port history is reflected in Kitano's former foreign residences and Nankinmachi Chinatown. Shinkansen trains arrive at Shin-Kobe Station, not Kobe Station; the Seishin-Yamate subway connects Shin-Kobe with Sannomiya.

Shin-Kobe

Hyogo Kobe Chuo Kitanocho

Available Ticket Classes

Hikari services used between Mishima and Shin-Kobe offer Ordinary Car with 2+3 seating and Green Car with 2+2 seating. Ordinary seats may be reserved or non-reserved; Green Car requires a reservation. Kodama and Nozomi connections also offer Ordinary and Green Car, although Nozomi operates with all seats reserved during designated peak holiday periods. Gran Class is not available on the Tokaido or Sanyo Shinkansen.

from

$135

Ordinary Car

from

$220

Green Car

from

$116

Non-reserved

Practical Information for Shinkansen Travelers

The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen luggage rules apply throughout Mishima to Shin-Kobe travel. Check suitcase dimensions before choosing your seat.

Luggage Allowance

On Mishima to Shin-Kobe Shinkansen trains, bring up to two pieces, each weighing no more than 30 kg, with combined dimensions up to 250 cm and length no more than 2 m. Pieces over 160 cm in combined dimensions require a reserved seat with an oversized luggage area.

Storage Facilities

Hikari trains have overhead racks and space at your feet for smaller bags. The oversized luggage area behind the last row is tied to designated seat reservations; do not assume that space is available to every Mishima to Shin-Kobe passenger.

Special Items

Bicycles must be dismantled or folded and fully enclosed in a carrying bag. Sports equipment and musical instruments must be protected and safely stowed; these categories have exceptions to the oversized-luggage reservation requirement, but ask for suitable storage when booking Mishima to Shin-Kobe.

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4.7

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Mishima to Kobe Map

From Mishima, the Tokaido Shinkansen runs west past Shin-Fuji, Shizuoka and Hamamatsu, then through Nagoya and Kyoto to Shin-Osaka. The Sanyo Shinkansen continues to Shin-Kobe. Hikari skips some intermediate stations. Mount Fuji can be visible to the right shortly after leaving Mishima in clear weather; the final approach to Shin-Kobe includes tunnels through the hills.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

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Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Hikari

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 25m

Price from

$78

Departures

122

Rating

Shinkansen travel starts at central Mishima Station and reaches Shin-Kobe, with a subway connection onward to central Sannomiya. Direct Hikari departures are supplemented by connecting itineraries, so compare the actual timetable rather than direct trains alone. Mishima has no airport, making flying dependent on additional ground transfers; a bus itinerary also needs its precise departure and arrival points checked. Electric rail generally has lower per-passenger emissions than flying on comparable journeys.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

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2h 25m

$78-$114

Bus

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Flight

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Mishima to Kobe Bullet Train

Selected Hikari trains offer a direct Mishima to Shin-Kobe journey of roughly 2 hours 40 minutes, stopping at fewer stations than Kodama. Kodama stops at every station on its operating section and requires a connection to reach Shin-Kobe from Mishima. Nozomi does not serve Mishima, but may appear in connecting itineraries; all three services offer Ordinary and Green Car rather than different class systems. The line permits up to 285 km/h (177 mph) on the Tokaido section and 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Sanyo section, although these are maximum operating speeds, not journey averages. Operators: JR Central between Mishima and Shin-Osaka, and JR West between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Kobe.

Hikari

Hikari is a Shinkansen service on the Tokaido and Sanyo lines in Japan.

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Cities at Both Ends

Mishima developed as a post town on the old Tokaido road; Mishima Taisha and the Genbei River remain central landmarks near its rail hub. Kobe opened its port to foreign trade in 1868, leaving the Kitano residences and Nankinmachi. Arrive at Shin-Kobe for subway access to Sannomiya, not at the separate Kobe Station.

Mishima

Shizuoka Prefecture rail hub on the Tokaido Shinkansen, linking Tokyo, Nagoya, local JR lines, and the Izu Peninsula.

Kobe

Japan's Kansai rail hub on the Sanyo Shinkansen, linking Osaka Bay with western Honshu and Kyushu.

FAQ about the Mishima - Kobe Route

Does the Japan Rail Pass cover Mishima to Kobe?

The nationwide Japan Rail Pass covers Hikari travel from Mishima to Shin-Kobe without a separate train supplement, within the class allowed by your pass. Kodama connections are also covered. If you use Nozomi for part of a connecting journey, the pass requires a separate Nozomi supplement ticket for that section. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Mishima to Kobe?

One-way Shinkansen fares from Mishima to Shin-Kobe start from about JPY 12,650 ($84 USD) for non-reserved Ordinary seats, the basic seating option. Reserved Ordinary and Green Car cost more. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How long does Mishima to Kobe take, and is there a direct train?

Selected Hikari trains run directly from Mishima to Shin-Kobe in roughly 2 hours 40 minutes. The fastest available itinerary depends on your departure time and may involve a connection; Kodama-based trips generally take longer. Search for Shin-Kobe as the Shinkansen arrival station, not Kobe Station.

How do I book Mishima to Kobe train tickets?

Enter Mishima and Kobe on Rail Monsters, choose your date, and confirm that the selected itinerary arrives at Shin-Kobe. Compare direct Hikari and connecting journeys, then select your class and review ticket conditions. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with iOS and Android apps for managing reservations; follow the delivery or collection instructions supplied for your ticket.

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