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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) is to train which costs ¥1100 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) is to train via Sannomiya(Subway) which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

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

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Kobe (Station). However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Island Kitaguchi via Shin-Kobe Station, Sannomiya and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

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

The distance between Himeji and Kobe (Station) is 69 km. The road distance is 65.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) without a car is to train via Sannomiya(Subway) which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

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

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Himeji to Kobe (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Kobe (Station) is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Himeji to Kobe (Station).

Where can I stay near Kobe (Station)?

There are 9613+ hotels available in Kobe (Station).

Himeji to Kobe (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) by train, car, or taxi

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Train via Sannomiya(Subway)
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sumiyoshitrain
3. Take the train from Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) to Island Kitaguchitrain
1h 3m
¥1,391–1,837
Drive 65.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji to Kobe (Station)car 65.5 km
1h 15m
¥1,138–1,643
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Himeji to Kobe (Station)taxi 65.5 km
1h 15m
¥24,000–29,000
Train
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sumiyoshitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 32m
¥1,168–1,580

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Distance: 68.6 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a train from Himeji to Kobe (Station) via Shin Kobe, Shin-Kobe Station, Sannomiya(Subway), Sannomiya, Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), and Island Kitaguchi in around 1h 3m.

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