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How to get fromAwaji Island to Himejiby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Awaji Island to Himeji by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maiko to Higashi-Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    1h 52m
    ¥2,490–2,740
  2. Drive 102.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minamiawaji to Himejicar car 102.6 km
    1h 31m
    ¥1,782–2,574
  3. Bus, train via Sanyohimeji

    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2h 12m
    ¥2,490–2,790
  4. Bus, train via Nishi Akashi

    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    2h 7m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Awaji Island to Himeji. However, you can take the bus to Kosoku Maiko, walk to Maiko, then take the train to Higashi-Himeji. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Sanyohimeji via Kosoku Maiko and Maikokoen in around 2h 12m.

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