Kobe to Himeji by ferry
Himeji lies 46 km (29 mi) west of Kobe, 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.
| Kobe | Himeji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 530,495 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Kobe | Port of Himeji |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 680-0301 |
Where to book ferries from Kobe to Himeji
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Staying in Himeji
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 1 are five-star. Across 29 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 31,688 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Himeji
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Common questions
How far is Himeji from Kobe?
46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, west of Kobe; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Himeji 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 Kobe and Himeji?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Himeji?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Himeji, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.