Himeji to Kobe by ferry
Kobe lies 46 km (29 mi) east of Himeji, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 46 km (29 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 1 h 24 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Himeji | Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 530,495 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Himeji | Port of Kobe |
| Postal codes | 680-0301 | 701-1201–761-4146 |
Where to book ferries from Himeji to Kobe
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Staying in Kobe
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe. Of the 189 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (93), and 12 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 153,087 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kobe from Himeji?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, east of Himeji; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Himeji to Kobe by ferry?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Himeji and Kobe?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kobe?
Our booking partner lists 220 places to stay in Kobe, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.