There are 3 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki by train or car
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Train via Himeji
best- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Kurashikitrain San-yō Line Local / ...
1h 54m¥1,547–2,223Drive 105.5 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashikicar 105.5 km
1h 35m¥1,826–2,637Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain San-yō Line Local
1h 55m¥1,615–2,241
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Kurashiki via Himeji and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kurashiki is 95 km. The road distance is 105.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki without a car is to train via Himeji which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki.
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What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kurashiki via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, and Okayama in around 1h 54m.
- 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
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- 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)
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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