The Bantan Line (播但線, Bantan-sen?) is a railway line that runs between Himeji and Asago in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The line is operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and serves as a connector between the Sanyo Main Line and the Sanin Main Line. The name refers to the ancient provinces of Harima (播磨) and Tajima (但馬), which the line connects.
The line is 65.7 kilometres (40.8 mi) long, with 18 stations.
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