There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train [31514] Marine-Liner 21 / ...
2h 51m¥2,467–3,533Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Himeji to Takamatsunighttrain Sunrise Seto
2h 23m¥2,100–3,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Himeji to Maikotrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmaebus Takamatsu Express Kobe
3h 43m¥5,129–5,372Drive 158.6 km
- Drive from Himeji Castle to Takamatsucar 158.6 km
2h 24m¥2,752–3,975
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu is to night train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu is to night train which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Himeji and arriving at Takamatsu. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Himeji Castle and Takamatsu is 149 km. The road distance is 158.6 km.
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu, including transfers.
Himeji Castle to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji Castle to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Takamatsu is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu.
There are 695+ hotels available in Takamatsu.
What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Takamatsu, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Takamatsu(Kagawa) via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, and Okayama in around 2h 51m.
- 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 Himeji to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Night train from Himeji to Takamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Ritsurin Koenmae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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