What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Kyoto?

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 38m.

How far is it from Himeji to Kyoto?

The distance between Himeji and Kyoto is 123 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.

How do I travel from Himeji to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

How long does it take to get from Himeji to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Himeji to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Himeji to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Himeji to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Kyoto is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Himeji to Kyoto.

How do I get a train ticket from Himeji to Kyoto?

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Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3771+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Himeji to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Kyoto by train or car

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Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
1h 9m
¥1,868–2,660
Drive 123.7 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Kyotocar 123.7 km
1h 37m
¥2,141–3,093
Train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 13m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain Rakuraku Harima / ...
1h 38m
¥1,900–2,700
Train #3
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 11m
¥1,950–2,754

Himeji to Kyoto by train

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥1,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.2 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Kyōto via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 9m.

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