What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe is to train which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 44 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

Is there a direct bus between Himeji Station and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Himeji Station station and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Himeji Station and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Shin Kobe. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Himeji Station to Kobe?

The distance between Himeji Station and Kobe is 57 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.

How do I travel from Himeji Station to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Himeji Station to Kobe?

The train from Himeji to Shin Kobe takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Himeji Station to Kobe bus from?

Himeji Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Himeji Station.

Where do I catch the Himeji Station to Kobe train from?

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

Train or bus from Himeji Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from Himeji Station to Kobe is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Himeji Station to Kobe bus arrive?

Himeji Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinki Bus Sannomiya station.

Where does the Himeji Station to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Himeji Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Station to Kobe is 56 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Himeji Station to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Himeji Station to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
44 min
¥800–1,200
Train via Motomachi
1. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
58 min
¥850–1,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9352
1h 40m
¥1,200–1,800
Drive 56.5 km
1. Drive from Himeji Station to Kobecar 56.5 km
1h 5m
¥981–1,417
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Himeji Station to Kobetaxi 56.5 km
1h 5m
¥21,000–25,000
Train via Itayado
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Itayadotrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
1h 48m
¥997–1,328

Himeji Station to Kobe by bus

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Distance: 56.8 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Himeji Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Shin Kobe hourly. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 17 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Himeji Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiya once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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