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How to get fromHimeji to Tanabeby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Tanabe by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Osaka

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kii-Tanabetrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
    3h 47m
    ¥3,668–5,260

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the bus from Osaka to Tanabe City Hallbus bus
    4h 51m
    ¥4,368–6,810

  3. Drive 212.7 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Tanabecar car 212.7 km
    3h 7m
    ¥3,685–5,323

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
    4h 40m
    ¥3,700–5,204

Himeji to Tanabe by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,668Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Kii-Tanabe via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 3h 47m.

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