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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji is to train via Fukui-shi which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji is to train via Fukui-shi which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Himeji via Fukui, Tsuruga and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Himeji?

The distance between Kanazawa and Himeji is 359 km. The road distance is 325 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji without a car is to train via Fukui-shi which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Kanazawa to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Kanazawa to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Himeji is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kanazawa to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

Kanazawa to Himeji - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kanazawa to Himeji by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Fukui-shi
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1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
2. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
3h 58m
¥5,213–7,614
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
2. Take the bus from Fukui to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
5h 41m
¥6,063–9,414
Drive 325 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Himejicar 325 km
4h 33m
¥5,643–8,151
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KMQ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain
7h 30m
¥19,991–49,750
Train
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain
4h 30m
¥5,400–7,613
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
5h 57m
Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMQ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
6h 39m
¥64,581–69,650

Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

¥18,728Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 358.6 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Himeji via Fukui, Tsuruga, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 3h 58m.

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