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How to get fromSumoto to Himejiby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sumoto to Himeji by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maiko to Higashi-Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    1h 52m
  2. Drive 92.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sumoto to Himejicar car 92.3 km
    1h 23m
    ¥1,570–2,267
  3. Bus, train via Sanyohimeji

    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2h 12m
    ¥2,490–2,790
  4. Bus, train via Kobe

    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Sannomiya BTbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    2h 6m
    ¥4,780–6,500

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sumoto, Hyōgo, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sumoto to Himeji. However, you can take the bus to Kosoku Maiko, walk to Maiko, then take the train to Higashi-Himeji. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Sanyohimeji via Kosoku Maiko and Maikokoen in around 2h 12m.

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