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KobeHanda

Kobe to Handa by train

Handa lies 161 km (100 mi) east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 53 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 197 km (122 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KobeHanda
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.5 million117,884
Elevation35 m (115 ft)1 m (3 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordKobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi StationKamezaki Station, Handa Station, Okkawa Station
Postal codes701-1201–761-4146315-0133–945-0812

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Common questions

How far is Handa from Kobe?

161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, east of Kobe; by road roughly 197 km (122 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Handa by train?

About 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kobe and Handa?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

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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.