What is the cheapest way to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle?

The fastest way to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Imabari and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Imabari to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Imabari and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Okayama and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Imabari to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Imabari and Himeji Castle is 216 km. The road distance is 219.9 km.

How do I travel from Imabari to Himeji Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥6000 - ¥7000.

How long does it take to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imabari to Himeji Castle train from?

Imabari to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Imabari station.

Where does the Imabari to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Imabari to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Imabari to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Imabari to Himeji Castle is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Imabari to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 100+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

Imabari to Himeji Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Imabari to Himeji Castle by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Fukuyama station frontbus
2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Himejitrain Sakura
3h 13m
¥5,985–6,965
Drive 219.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Imabari to Himeji Castlecar 219.9 km
3h 5m
¥3,782–5,462
Train via Himeji
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain Sakura
3h 32m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
5h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain San-yō Line Local
4h 56m

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥11,869Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.8 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Imabari, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Imabari to Himeji Castle via Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 3h 32m.

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