There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera by train, bus, or car
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Train, line 17 bus
best- Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kawaramachi Gojobus 17
2h 37mTrain via Kobe
cheapest- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
4h 36m¥1,699–2,374Bus
- Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 24m¥3,300–4,867Drive 121.5 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-deracar 121.5 km
1h 37m¥2,104–3,039Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Amagasakitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Kiyomizu-Gojotrain Keihan Main Line / ...
3h 44m¥1,909–2,611
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Kiyomizu-dera. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kawaramachi Gojo via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Kiyomizu-Gojo via Amagasaki(Jr) and Kyobashi(Osaka). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kiyomizu-dera is 131 km. The road distance is 121.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera without a car is to train and line 17 bus which takes 2h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera, including transfers.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2700 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kawaramachi Gojo in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera via Himeji, Amagasaki(Jr), Kyobashi(Osaka), and Kiyomizu-Gojo in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Amagasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Kiyomizu-Gojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–600
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kawaramachi Gojo
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Amagasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kiyomizu-dera.
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