There are 2 ways to get from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station) by car ferry, train, or car
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Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchicarferry
- Take the train from Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Himejitrain
2h 37m¥3,890–5,560Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchicarferry
- Drive from Miyajimaguchi to Himeji Castle (Station)car
3h 48m¥4,749–6,784
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station) is to car ferry and train which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station) is to car ferry and train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
The distance between Itsuku Shima and Himeji Castle (Station) is 247 km.
The best way to get from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle (Station).
What companies run services between Itsuku Shima, Hiroshima, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
There is no direct connection from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station). However, you can take the car ferry to Miyajimaguchi, walk to Miyajimaguchi, take the train to Hiroshima, take the train to Himeji, walk to Tegara, take the train to Sanyohimeji, then walk to Himeji Castle (Station). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Itsuku Shima to Himeji Castle (Station) via Miyajima and Miyajimaguchi in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Miyajimaguchi to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Hiroshima to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hiroshima to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0829-56-20-45
- Website
- jr-miyajimaferry.co.jp
Car ferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥171
- Schedules at
- jr-miyajimaferry.co.jp
- Passenger
- ¥171
- Vehicle
- ¥700–2,100
Car ferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥171
- Schedules at
- jr-miyajimaferry.co.jp
- Passenger
- ¥171
- Vehicle
- ¥700–2,100
- Phone
- 0829-44-2171
- Website
- miyajima-matsudai.co.jp
Car ferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥171
- Schedules at
- miyajima-matsudai.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥171
- Car (less than 6m length)
- ¥700–2,100
Car ferry from Miyajima to Miyajimaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥171
- Schedules at
- miyajima-matsudai.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥171
- Car (less than 6m length)
- ¥700–2,100
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