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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kobe (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

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 Higashi-Himeji and arriving at Island Kitaguchi via Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

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

The distance between Himeji and Kobe (Station) is 68 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 which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m 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 Higashi-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 Sumiyoshi 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 9382+ hotels available in Kobe (Station).

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sumiyoshitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 32m
¥1,168–1,580
Drive 65.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji to Kobe (Station)car 65.5 km
1h 15m
¥1,119–1,616
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Kobetrain
2. Take the bus from Nunobiki Herb Garden to Sannomiya Stationbus
3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Uozakitrain
4. Take the train from Uozaki to Island Kitaguchitrain
1h 34m
¥1,511–2,397
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Himeji to Kobe (Station)taxi 65.5 km
1h 15m
¥32,000–39,000

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Distance: 67.7 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Higashi-Himeji to Sumiyoshi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥950–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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