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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle (Station) station to Sakai station. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Sakai via Himeji, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

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

The distance between Himeji Castle (Station) and Sakai is 106 km. The road distance is 92.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai, including transfers.

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

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

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

Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.

Train or bus from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai is to bus which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train via Shinimamiya, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2600 and takes 3h 3m.

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

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

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

Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9506+ hotels available in Sakai.

Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
3. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Sakaitrain
1h 54m
¥1,887–2,643
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nishidai to Osaka-Umedatrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
3h 18m
¥1,519–2,124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus H
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
2h 28m
¥3,090–4,547
Drive 92.8 km
1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakaicar 92.8 km
1h 42m
¥1,612–2,329
Train via Shinimamiya
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosumatrain [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Suma to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
3h 3m
¥1,825–2,553

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Distance: 106.4 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Sakai via Sanyohimeji, Sanyosuma, Suma, Ōsaka, and Shinimamiya in around 3h 3m.

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