There are 6 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Hyōgo
best- Take the train from Himeji to Hyōgotrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 13m¥896–1,249Train
cheapest- Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 30m¥850–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9352
2h 9m¥1,466–2,079Drive 55 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborlandcar 55 km
1h 1m¥952–1,375Taxi
- Take the taxi from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborlandtaxi 55 km
1h 1m¥20,000–25,000Train via Suma
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosumatrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
1h 49m¥875–1,233
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Kobe Harborland. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Motomachi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kobe Harborland is 56 km. The road distance is 55 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland without a car is to train via Hyōgo which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland, including transfers.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland is to train via Hyōgo which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kobe Harborland, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Hyōgo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Hyōgo
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Website
- Willer Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
Hakuro Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-298-8181
- Website
- hakuro.co.jp
Hara Taxi
- Phone
- +81 120-35-7272
- Website
- harataxi.jp
Takaoka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-293-2523
- Website
- myhimeji.or.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinki Bus Sannomiya station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hyōgo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland is 55 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Harborland.
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