There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain Super Hakuto / ...
1h 45m¥1,900–2,700Drive 122.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji Castle to Kyotocar 122.5 km
1h 36m¥1,862–2,689Bus
- 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 11m¥3,400–5,212Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 2m¥1,967–2,933Train via Marutamachi
- Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 18m
Himeji Castle to Kyoto by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji Castle 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 11m.
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 and Kyoto is 132 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
The train from Himeji to Kyōto takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Himeji Castle to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji Castle to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle, 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 to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 3h 11m.
- 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
- ¥2,200–3,800
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Himeji Castle to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji Castle to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Kyoto is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Himeji Castle to Kyoto.
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