There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 22m¥1,497–2,225Drive 84 km
cheapest- Drive from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himejicar 84 km
1h 27m¥1,455–2,102Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 12m¥2,789–5,840Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 57m¥1,497–2,075Train via Nishidai(Hyogo)
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Nishidaitrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
- Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 59m¥1,477–2,155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Himeji via Nishikujō, Ōsaka and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower and Himeji is 95 km. The road distance is 84 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji, including transfers.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, Japan and Himeji, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 29 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji Station via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Amagasaki to Nishidai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Himeji.
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