There are 3 ways to get from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) by train or car
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Train via Himeji
best- Take the train from Oboke to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain Sakura
2h 57mDrive 198.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station)car 198.5 km
3h 1m¥3,442–4,972Train
- Take the train from Oboke to Okayamatrain [187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain San-yō Line Local
4h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Oboke and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Okayama and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ōboke Station and Himeji Castle (Station) is 198 km. The road distance is 198.5 km.
The best way to get from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to train via Himeji which takes 2h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Oboke station.
Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station) is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Ōboke Station to Himeji Castle (Station).
There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle (Station).
What companies run services between Ōboke Station, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Oboke to Himeji Castle (Station) via Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Oboke to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Oboke to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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