It looks like starting this September, fares will be different for Hankyu Bus and Hanshin Bus.
The other day, Hanshin Bus announced a fare revision, and Nishitsu also covered it in an article. However, Hankyu Bus had still not announced any fare revision.Until now, both companies had always raised fares at the same time, so this is the first case of its kind.
We asked them directly
Nishitsu reader Papa Banana contacted both companies, and the following replies came back.
(Both are summarized based on the original responses.)
Hankyu Bus
- Since Hanshin Bus will revise its fare to 260 yen, a fare difference will occur.
- However, because there are overlapping sections between Hankyu Bus and Hanshin Bus, as a special measure, those who have a “Hankyu School Pass 250” will also be able to use Hanshin Bus 260-yen sections.
Hanshin Bus
The “Hanshin Bus mutual-use range” for Hankyu Bus School Passes is as follows.
| Hankyu Bus commuter pass name | Handling on Hanshin Bus |
| Hankyu School Pass 200 / 230 | Treated as riding beyond the covered fare, so payment of the fare difference is required |
| Hankyu School Pass 250 / 380 / 630 / Free | Can be used as before |
To sum it up…
Hankyu Bus will be 250 yen, while Hanshin Bus will be 260 yen
- “Nishinomiya Kitaguchi” to “Kabutoyama Cemetery” (Hankyu Bus Shukugawadai route / Sakura Yamanami Bus and Hanshin Bus Jurinji Line)
- “JR Nishinomiya” to “Taishacho” (Hankyu Bus Uegahara route and Hanshin Bus Yamate Line / Jurinji Line)
These sections will have “dual fares,” with Hankyu Bus being 10 yen cheaper.
Only the “Hankyu School Pass” can be used on Hanshin Bus
- If you have a Hanshin Bus “School Pass,” it can only be used on Hanshin Bus. (It will no longer be usable on Hankyu Bus.)
- Other commuter passes (commuter, student commuter, and Grand Pass) will no longer be eligible for mutual use. (In short, the mutual-use service is ending.)
Lastly
This is the first time Hankyu Bus and Hanshin Bus fares will be split, so it may be a bit confusing at first. Please be careful if you pay in cash or use a commuter pass!
