Kobe to Matsudo by train
Matsudo lies 445 km (277 mi) east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 543 km (338 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kobe | Matsudo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 498,575 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi Station | Matsudo Station, Yabashira Station, Shin-Matsudo Station |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 271-0092–441-2303 |
Where to book trains from Kobe to Matsudo
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Staying in Matsudo
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Matsudo. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,825 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Matsudo from Kobe?
445 km (277 mi) in a straight line, east of Kobe; by road roughly 543 km (338 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Matsudo by train?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe and Matsudo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Matsudo?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Matsudo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.