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Trip Overview

The train between Himeji and Kobe takes 19 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Himeji to Kobe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19 min
Duration
55 km
Distance
¥1,000
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Himeji to Kobe train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Himeji and Kobe. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Himeji is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Kobe at 11:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 1 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 27 min • Direct
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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Himeji to Kobe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.5 km
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Shin Kobe hourly. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 17 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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