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

The cheapest way to get from Iwakuni to Himeji is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwakuni to Himeji is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Iwakuni and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Iwakuni to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Iwakuni and arriving at Himeji via Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Iwakuni to Himeji?

The distance between Iwakuni and Himeji is 262 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwakuni to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Iwakuni to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwakuni to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Iwakuni to Himeji train arrive?

Iwakuni to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Iwakuni to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwakuni to Himeji is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Iwakuni to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

Iwakuni to Himeji - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain San-yō Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
2h 6m
¥3,850–5,502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iwakuni Shiyakusho to Hiroshima BCbus
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
2h 38m
¥4,150–5,550
Drive 281.5 km
1. Drive from Iwakuni to Himejicar 281.5 km
3h 39m
¥4,889–7,062
Train via Mihara
1. Take the train from Iwakuni to Miharatrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the train from Mihara to Himejitrain Kodama
4h 33m

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Distance: 261.5 km
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Iwakuni to Himeji via Hiroshima in around 2h 6m.

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