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How to get fromHimeji to Awaji Islandby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Maikotrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    2h 3m
    ¥2,491–2,724

  2. Drive  102.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Minamiawajicar car 102.5 km
    1h 31m
    ¥1,762–2,544

  3. Train, bus via Kosoku Awaji Shichi

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Maikotrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    2h 5m

  4. Train, bus via Tegara

    1. Take the train from Tegara to Maikokoentrain train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    2h 31m
    ¥2,513–2,761

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  • Distance: 89.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Himeji to Awaji Island. However, you can take the train to Maiko, walk to Kosoku Maiko, then take the bus to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Higashi-Himeji to Kosoku Awaji Shichi via Maiko and Kosoku Maiko in around 2h 5m.

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