There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Akashitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
46 min¥550–800Drive 37.1 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashicar 37.1 km
44 min¥645–931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashitaxi 37.1 km
44 min¥14,000–17,000Train via Sanyohimeji
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyoakashitrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
1h 8m¥550–850
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi is to drive which takes 44 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Akashi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Akashi is 36 km. The road distance is 37.1 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥550 - ¥800.
The train from Himeji to Akashi takes 36 min including transfers and departs every three hours.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi is 37 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Akashi.
There are 264+ hotels available in Akashi.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Akashi, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Akashi every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥550–800 and the journey takes 36 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Website
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
Train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyoakashi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–17,000
Hakuro Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-298-8181
- Website
- hakuro.co.jp
Hara Taxi
- Phone
- +81 120-35-7272
- Website
- harataxi.jp
Takaoka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-293-2523
- Website
- myhimeji.or.jp
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