The cheapest and fastest trains from Himeji to Kobe
Cheapest price
16S$
Average price
16S$
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Himeji to Kobe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Himeji to Kobe will cost around 16S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 16S$.
Of the 1 trains that leave Himeji for Kobe every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:08 PM0h20Himeji1:28 PMKobe16 S$1One-way0 changes
1:08 PM0h20Himeji1:28 PMKobe16 S$1One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Himeji to Kobe train times
The table below shows live departures for Himeji to Kobe trains for tomorrow, Friday, 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:08 PM Himeji | 0h20 | 1:28 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 26 June | |||||
Nozomi 68 | 6:00 AM Himeji Station | 0h18 | 6:18 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 70 | 6:21 AM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 6:36 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 930 | 6:30 AM Himeji Station | 0h20 | 6:50 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 72 | 6:38 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 6:54 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 932 | 7:10 AM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 7:33 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 7:26 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 7:42 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 934 | 7:39 AM Himeji Station | 0h30 | 8:09 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 7:45 AM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 8:00 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 8:11 AM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 8:33 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 8:26 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 8:42 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 936 | 8:39 AM Himeji Station | 0h24 | 9:03 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 8:53 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 9:09 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 702 | 9:11 AM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 9:33 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 88 | 9:26 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 9:42 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 940 | 9:48 AM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 10:11 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 9:52 AM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 10:07 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 704 | 10:11 AM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 10:33 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 942 | 10:48 AM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 11:11 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 10:52 AM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 11:07 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:59 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 11:15 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 706 | 11:11 AM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 11:33 AM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 11:52 AM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 12:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:59 AM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 12:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 708 | 12:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 12:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 12:52 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 1:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 1:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 710 | 1:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 1:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 1:52 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 2:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 1:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 2:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 712 | 2:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 2:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 2:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 3:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 714 | 3:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 3:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 3:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 4:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 716 | 4:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 4:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 954 | 4:48 PM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 5:11 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 4:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 5:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 718 | 5:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 5:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 956 | 5:48 PM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 6:11 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 5:52 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 6:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 5:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 6:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 720 | 6:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 6:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 958 | 6:48 PM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 7:11 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 6:52 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 7:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 6:59 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 7:15 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 722 | 7:11 PM Himeji Station | 0h22 | 7:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 960 | 7:48 PM Himeji Station | 0h23 | 8:11 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 7:52 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 8:07 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 8:02 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 8:18 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 962 | 8:39 PM Himeji Station | 0h25 | 9:04 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 8:57 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 9:13 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 966 | 9:42 PM Himeji Station | 0h24 | 10:06 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 968 | 10:13 PM Himeji Station | 0h20 | 10:33 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 10:25 PM Himeji Station | 0h15 | 10:40 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Kodama 970 | 10:44 PM Himeji Station | 0h20 | 11:04 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 682 | 11:02 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 11:18 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 11:08 PM Himeji Station | 0h16 | 11:24 PM Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Himeji to Kobe
Trains from Himeji to Kobe run on average 56 times per day, taking around 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 15S$ if you book in advance.
There are 56 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 13:08. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 20m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 21m |
Cheapest ticket price 15S$ |
Trains per day 56 |
Direct trains 56 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 1:08 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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FAQs: Himeji to Kobe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Himeji to Kobe by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kobe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Himeji and Kobe
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi is available inside the station
- Parking facilities are available near the station
- Multiple dining options are available within the station complex.
- Available at the station's taxi stand
- The station is equipped with elevators and accessible restrooms
- Restrooms are available throughout the station
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