There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain Super Hakuto / ...
1h 37m¥1,900–2,700Bus
- 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 4m¥3,300–4,867Drive 122.8 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyotocar 122.8 km
1h 38m¥2,115–3,055Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 55m¥1,967–2,933Train via Himeji
- Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 17m
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kyoto is 131 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
The train from Himeji to Kyōto takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Kyōto 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Himeji to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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 Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto.
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