What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 4h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Himeji Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Himeji Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Himeji Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The distance between Gion and Himeji Castle (Station) is 130 km. The road distance is 123.4 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) bus from?

Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) train from?

Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The best way to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) train arrive?

Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.

Can I drive from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station).

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle (Station)?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle (Station).

Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
2h 9m
Train via Kobe #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain
3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain
4h 1m
¥1,681–2,381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 54m
¥3,630–6,530
Drive 123.4 km
1. Drive from Gion to Himeji Castle (Station)car 123.4 km
1h 38m
¥2,144–3,096
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sumatrain JR Kyoto Line
2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 52m
¥2,130–3,130

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Distance: 129.5 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Himeji Castle (Station) via Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 54m.

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