There are 5 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji by train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 28m¥1,060–1,450Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Himeji65.4 km
1h 10mDrive 65.4 km
- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himejicar 65.4 km
1h 10m¥1,132–1,635Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himejitaxi 65.4 km
1h 10m¥24,000–29,000Train via Himeji
- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
1h 38m¥1,270–2,150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji is to train which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Higashi-Himeji via Sannomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Himeji is 64 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Himeji.
There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Himeji, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Higashi-Himeji via Sannomiya in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Himeji. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















