There are 3 ways to get from Himeji Castle 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 / ...
2h 1m¥1,547–2,223Drive 106.1 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle to Kurashikicar 106.1 km
1h 37m¥1,841–2,658Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain San-yō Line Local
2h 3m¥1,615–2,241
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki is to train which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki. However, there are services departing from Sanyohimeji and arriving at Kurashiki via Himeji and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Himeji Castle and Kurashiki is 96 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki without a car is to train via Himeji which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki, including transfers.
Himeji Castle to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle to Kurashiki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Kurashiki is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki.
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What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Kurashiki, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Kurashiki via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, and Okayama in around 2h 1m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Kurashiki
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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