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How to get fromPort of Kobe to Himeji Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Port of Kobe to Himeji Castle by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Suma

    best
    1. Take the train from Minatojima to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train train
    2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sumatrain train
    3. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain train
    1h 35m
    ¥1,100–1,620

  2. Drive 60.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port of Kobe to Himeji Castlecar car 60.4 km
    1h 8m
    ¥1,047–1,512

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minatojima to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kitanozaka to Nunobiki Herb Gardenbus bus
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Himejitrain train
    2h 16m
    ¥1,430–2,390

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port of Kobe to Himeji Castletaxi taxi 60.4 km
    1h 8m
    ¥22,000–27,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2h 32m
    ¥1,140–1,610

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  • Distance: 66.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Port of Kobe to Himeji Castle via Minatojima, Sannomiya, Suma, Sanyosuma, and Sanyohimeji in around 1h 35m.

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