What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to train via Motomachi which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Kobe Sannomiya station. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Sannomiya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kobe Sannomiya is 58 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.

How do I travel from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.

How long does it take to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The train from Himeji to Sannomiya takes 59 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus from?

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.

Where do I catch the Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train from?

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.

Train or bus from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus arrive?

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train arrive?

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sannomiya station.

Can I drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya.

Where can I stay near Kobe Sannomiya?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe Sannomiya.

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h 9m
¥850–1,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 33m
¥3,050–4,567
Drive 56.8 km
1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiyacar 56.8 km
1h 5m
¥985–1,422
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiyataxi 56.8 km
1h 5m
¥21,000–25,000
Train via Motomachi
1. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 21m
¥850–1,300
Train via Itayado
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Itayadotrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 5m
¥1,007–1,338

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Distance: 58.4 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kobe Sannomiya, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Sannomiya every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥850–1,300 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 2h 33m.

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