What is the cheapest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe is to train via Okayama which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Higashihiroshima and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Higashihiroshima to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Saijō and arriving at Shin Kobe via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Higashihiroshima to Kobe?

The distance between Higashihiroshima and Kobe is 307 km. The road distance is 264.9 km.

How do I travel from Higashihiroshima to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.

How long does it take to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Higashihiroshima to Kobe train from?

Higashihiroshima to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saijō station.

Where does the Higashihiroshima to Kobe train arrive?

Higashihiroshima to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Higashihiroshima to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashihiroshima to Kobe is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Higashihiroshima to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Higashihiroshima to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Higashihiroshima to Kobe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saijō to Hiroshimatrain San-yō Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
2h 17m
¥4,516–6,716
Train via Okayama
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saijō to Itozakitrain
2. Take the train from Itozaki to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain
4. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain
6h 18m
¥4,107–6,011
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Fukuyama Stationbus
2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 43m
¥4,647–5,996
Drive 264.9 km
1. Drive from Higashihiroshima to Kobecar 264.9 km
3h 38m
¥4,552–6,575
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Saijō to Miharatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Mihara to Shin Kobetrain Kodama
3h 21m

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Distance: 306.8 km
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Higashihiroshima, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Saijō to Shin Kobe via Hiroshima in around 2h 17m.

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