7-seat Alphard
- Up to 6 passengers
- approx. 4 large suitcases
Osaka to Kobe by charter bus
Kobe is about 40 minutes from Osaka. Charter a bus for a port-city day trip, a Kobe beef dinner, the hot springs of Arima Onsen or a cruise ship transfer.
- Distance
- approx. 35 km
- Drive time
- approx. 40–50 min
- Arima Onsen
- approx. 60 min from Osaka
Day trip ideas
Combine the waterfront of Meriken Park and Harborland, the European-style houses of Kitano, the night view from Mt. Rokko and a Kobe beef lunch. Add Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s oldest hot spring towns, or continue west to Himeji Castle.
Cruise and port transfers
Kobe’s cruise terminals welcome international ships throughout the year. We provide coaches for shore excursions to Kyoto, Osaka and Nara, and transfers between the port, hotels and Kansai or Itami airports.
Recommended vehicles
Reference prices published by OlaChill. Expressway tolls, parking and driver lodging are extra. Your written quotation confirms the final price.
29-seat minibus
- Up to 29 passengers
- approx. 12 large suitcases
45-seat coach
- Up to 45 passengers
- approx. 40 large suitcases
Frequently asked questions
Can we visit Himeji Castle from Osaka by bus?
Yes. Himeji is about 90 minutes from Osaka by expressway, so Kobe and Himeji fit together in a 10-hour charter.
Do you serve cruise passengers at Kobe port?
Yes. Send us the ship name, arrival and all-aboard times and number of passengers, and we will quote coaches for your shore excursion.