Starting June 1, Hanshin Expressway fares for long-distance sections will apparently be going up
(This information was provided by Kagayaki 509-go @ Nishitsu SP)
Quoted from New Fares: Hanshin Expressway Fares Are Changing | Hanshin Expressway Company Limited
If the distance does not exceed 32.3 km, fares will stay the same as before.
The previous maximum of 1,320 yen will be raised to 1,950 yen. So the biggest increase is 630 yen
We’ve summarized the specific changes below. All map images are quoted from the official website.
Nishinomiya (toward Kobe)
A case we looked into briefly
- Sections from Nishinomiya toward Kobe: No fare changes. (Because they do not exceed 32.3 km)
Here’s the fare map, just in case
Until May 31↓
From June 1↓
Mukogawa (toward Osaka)
A case we looked into briefly
- From Mukogawa toward Osaka/Sakai: The fare is the same up to Dejima. It goes up from Hamadera onward.
- To Kansai Airport: It used to be 2,160 yen, but will become 2,790 yen. That’s a 630 yen increase.
Check the places you often go on the fare map
Until May 31↓
From June 1↓
Nishinomiya-Yamaguchi-Minami (toward Kobe/Osaka)
A case we looked into briefly
- From Nishinomiya-Yamaguchi-Minami toward Kobe: Basically no change.
- Within Osaka City: Fares will generally go up. For example, to Namba, the fare will rise from 1,320 yen to 1,950 yen.
- To Kansai Airport: It used to be 2,160 yen, but will become 2,790 yen. That’s a 630 yen increase.
Check the places you often go on the fare map
Until May 31↓
From June 1↓
20% off with the late-night discount
It looks like several discount programs will be added. One notable option that seems useful is the late-night discount.
- Late-night discount: For ETC-equipped vehicles only. If you pass through a Hanshin Expressway entrance during the late-night hours (between midnight and 4:00 a.m.), your fare will be discounted by 20%
For other new discount programs, please check the official website!
Finally
Basically, it’s the long-distance fares that are getting more expensive. If you’re heading out somewhere for fun, it may feel like it costs around 600 yen more at most, so it’s probably best to be mentally prepared.
*Kagayaki 509-go @ Nishitsu SP, thank you for the information!!
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