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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Kyoto (State) 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 2h 58m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Marutamachi via Himeji and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

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

The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Kyoto (State) is 130 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State)?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 58m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State).

Where can I stay near Kyoto (State)?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).

Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyoto (State) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 11m
Train via Kobe
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 Karasumatrain
4h 14m
¥1,889–2,614
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
2h 58m
¥3,520–5,127
Drive 122.8 km
1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Kyotocar 122.8 km
1h 38m
¥2,115–3,055
Train via Nishinomiya
1. Take the train from Himeji to Ashiyatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
3h 43m
¥2,220–3,117

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Distance: 130.2 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Kyoto (State), 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 Marutamachi via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyoto in around 2h 58m.

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