There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airporttrain [170048] Kobe Port Liner
44 min¥1,241–1,627Train via Higashi-Himeji
cheapest- Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airporttrain [170048] Kobe Port Liner
1h 19m¥1,067–1,439Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Himeji to Kobe-UKB64.7 km
1h 10mDrive 64.7 km
- Drive from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB)car 64.7 km
1h 10m¥1,121–1,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB)taxi 64.7 km
1h 10m¥24,000–29,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train via Higashi-Himeji which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB). However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Kobe Airport via Shin-Kobe Station and Sannomiya(Port Liner). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Himeji and Kobe Airport (UKB) is 65 km. The road distance is 64.7 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB), including transfers.
Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Kobe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB) is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Himeji to Kobe Airport (UKB).
There are 407+ hotels available in Kobe Airport (UKB).
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan?
You can take a train from Himeji to Kobe Airport via Shin Kobe, Shin-Kobe Station, Sannomiya(Subway), and Sannomiya(Port Liner) in around 44 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Sannomiya(Port Liner) to Kobe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Himeji and Kobe Airport (UKB). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.