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Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art
A respected art museum in Nada with Japanese and Western works, ceramics, and a calm hillside setting.

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Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
5 h 10 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
5 h 20 m
Buses on 20 Sept
2
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Higashihiroshima to Kobe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Higashihiroshima to Kobe will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 2 buses from Higashihiroshima to Kobe, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 225 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.
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The table below shows live departures for Higashihiroshima to Kobe coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100445 | 0:45 Higashihiroshima, University Hall | 5h30 | 6:15 Kobe, Sannomiya [Kosha] | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 16:05 Higashihiroshima | 5h10 | 21:15 Kobe | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
100445 | 1:05 Higashihiroshima, Saijo Station South Exit Rotary Platform 1 | 5h10 | 6:15 Kobe, Sannomiya [Kosha] | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Higashihiroshima to Kobe run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 15:45, the last at 16:05. The fastest coach covers the 225 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 225 km |
Average bus duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 15:45 |
Last bus 16:05 |
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