There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Aioitrain San-yō Line Local
- Take the train from Banshuako to Imbetrain [31226] JR Ako
2h 21m¥939–1,325Train, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the bus from 岡山駅 to 伊部駅前bus 250号線
3h 36m¥1,917–2,783Drive 56.5 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Stationcar 56.5 km
56 min¥973–1,405Taxi
- Take the taxi from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Stationtaxi 56.5 km
56 min¥21,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Imbe via Aioi(Hyogo) and Banshuako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Imbe Station is 56 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station, including transfers.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Aioi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station is 56 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe Station.
There are 78+ hotels available in Imbe Station.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Imbe Station, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Imbe via Himeji, Aioi(Hyogo), and Banshuako in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Aioi
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥340–490
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Banshuako to Imbe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥390–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 086-225-3311
- Website
- Unobus
Bus from 岡山駅 to 伊部駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- Unobus
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–25,000
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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