What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Ōsaka and Himeji Castle is 93 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Himeji Castle bus from?

Ōsaka to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Himeji Castle train from?

Ōsaka to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Yodoyabashi station.

Train or bus from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥2700 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Kobe, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Ōsaka to Himeji Castle bus arrive?

Ōsaka to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Ōsaka to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Ōsaka to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Himeji Castle is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

Ōsaka to Himeji Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka to Himeji Castle by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Yodoyabashi to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 35m
¥1,570–2,285
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 50m
¥1,290–1,843
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 19m
¥2,696–5,550
Drive 93.2 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Himeji Castlecar 93.2 km
1h 17m
¥1,620–2,339
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Sumatrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 49m
¥1,547–2,275

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Distance: 92.7 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a bus from Osaka Marubiru to Himeji Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kitashinchi to Himeji Castle via Suma, Sanyosuma, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 49m.

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