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How to get fromJR Namba to Himeji Castleby subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from JR Namba to Himeji Castle by subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway subway Midosuji
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    1h 47m
    ¥1,590–2,309

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Nishidaitrain train Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
    2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    3h 20m
    ¥1,426–2,075

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus N / ...
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    3h 14m
    ¥2,835–5,629

  4. Drive 95.4 km

    1. Drive from JR Namba to Himeji Castlecar car 95.4 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,656–2,392

  5. Subway, train via Amagasaki

    1. Take the subway from Namba(Subway) to Nishiumedasubway subway
    2. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Amagasaki(Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Amagasaki to Himejitrain train
    2h 4m
    ¥1,575–2,190

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  • Distance: 96.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Himeji Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from JR Namba to Himeji Castle via Osaka-Namba, Amagasaki, Nishidai(Hyogo), and Sanyohimeji in around 3h 20m.

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