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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle

Composite routes from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle

Cheapest
7 h 34 min
Car
658 km.
from $36
Other
6 h 5 min
468 km.
from $184.50
7 h 25 min
Bus, Train
467 km.
from $132.22
5 h 20 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $10.87
7 h 6 min
468 km.
from $138.98
14 h 10 min
Bus, Train
467 km.
from $146.35
5 h 11 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $10.87
6 h 31 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $185.17
7 h 19 min
Train, Plane
467 km.
from $307.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Nagasaki Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$571.67
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Nagasaki Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$571.67
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Nagasaki Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$266.78

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Isahaya to Takeo-Onsen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Train from Shin-Tosu to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Hakata to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$69.87–$107.98
Train from Okayama to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Hakata to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Hiroshima to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.41–$39.38

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Isahaya to Omura(Nagasaki)
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14
Train from Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Takeo-Onsen to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Okayama to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimeji
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Shimatetsu (Shimabara Railway)

Phone:
0957-62-2231
Website:
shimatetsu.co.jp/
Train from Kobe(Nagasaki) to Isahaya
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Sanyo Electric Railway

Website:
sanyo-railway.co.jp/global/en/index.html
Train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimeji
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.83–$6.99

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.77

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.20

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kawabata to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Bus from Taira Station to Kosoku
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.06–$26.68

Yutoku Bus

Website:
yutoku.jp/jidousya/bus/
Bus from 基山パーキングエリア to バスステーション広島駅北口
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct train between Kobe Station and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Kobe(Nagasaki) and arriving at Himeji via Isahaya, Takeo-Onsen and Shin-Tosu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Kobe Station and Himeji Castle is 608 km. The road distance is 646.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

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

Kobe Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Isahaya station.

Where does the Kobe Station to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Kobe Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Takeo-Onsen station.

Can I drive from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Station to Himeji Castle is 647 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Kobe Station to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 89+ hotels available in Himeji Castle. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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