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How to get fromKobe Port Terminal to Himeji Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe Port Terminal to Himeji Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    1h 44m
    ¥850–1,300

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City Museum to Nunobiki Herb Gardenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    2h 15m
    ¥1,220–2,120

  3. Drive 58.6 km

    1. Drive from Kobe Port Terminal to Himeji Castlecar car 58.6 km
    1h 6m
    ¥1,019–1,471

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe Port Terminal to Himeji Castletaxi taxi 58.6 km
    1h 6m
    ¥21,000–26,000

  5. Train via Sannomiya

    1. Take the train from Sannomiya to Himejitrain train A: Special Rapid Service / ...
    2h 7m
    ¥1,060–1,550

  6. Train via Nishidai(Hyogo)

    1. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2h 24m
    ¥1,140–1,610

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  • Distance: 60.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Kobe Port Terminal, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi to Himeji every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥850–1,300 and the journey takes 59 min.

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