There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan by train, subway, bus, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)train
- Take the train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashitrain
4h 45m¥3,128–4,054Drive 157.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkancar 157.5 km
2h 38m¥2,730–3,944Bus
- Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajobus
6h 41m¥5,900–7,467Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Amagasakitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
5h 21m¥3,190–4,112Train via Kobe
- Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train [173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
6h 31m¥3,090–4,025
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle station to Koyasan Reihōkan. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Daimon Minami Chushajo via Osaka Airport and Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan. However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Himeji, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shinimamiya, Hashimoto(Wakayama) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Himeji Castle and Koyasan Reihōkan is 164 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan, including transfers.
Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs ¥5500 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Koyasan Reihōkan, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi, and Daimon Minami Chushajo in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan via Himeji, Amagasaki, Ōsaka, Shinimamiya, Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, Kōyasan-eki, Koyasan Sta., and Senjuin-bashi in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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 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
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥400–460
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Shinimamiya to Hashimoto(Wakayama)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
Train from Hashimoto(Wakayama) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Daimon Minami Chushajo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Himeji Castle to Koyasan Reihōkan.
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