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The train between Kobe and Himeji takes 23 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kobe to Himeji. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
55 km
Distance
¥1,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kobe to Himeji train times

Trains run hourly between Kobe and Himeji. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Himeji at 8:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 27 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kobe to Himeji? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 54.8 km
  • Duration: 23 min

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 27 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 30 minutes.

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