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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1900 - ¥2600 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Himeji and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

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

The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Arashiyama is 137 km. The road distance is 121.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama, including transfers.

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

Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 8m.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3770+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyama - 5 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 21m
Train via Kobe #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train
2. Take the train from Nishidai to Osaka-Umedatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain
4h 31m
¥1,902–2,597
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 8m
¥3,500–5,157
Drive 121.5 km
1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Arashiyamacar 121.5 km
1h 39m
¥2,103–3,037
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosumatrain
2. Take the train from Suma to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain
3h 57m
¥1,958–2,686

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Distance: 137.2 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Saga-Arashiyama via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 3h 8m.

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