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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is to train via Fukui-shi which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Fukui, Tsuruga, Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Kanazawa and Himeji Castle is 362 km. The road distance is 323.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle without a car is to train via Fukui-shi which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Kanazawa to Himeji Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle 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
4h 39m
¥5,373–7,854
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
6h 22m
¥6,223–9,654
Drive 323.5 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Himeji Castlecar 323.5 km
4h 28m
¥5,613–8,108
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
7h 20m
¥64,741–69,890
Train
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Himejitrain
4h 42m
¥5,450–7,813
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 / ...
6h 38m
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KMQ - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Himejitrain
8h 22m
¥19,991–49,850

Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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3h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 362.4 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle via Fukui, Tsuruga, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 4h 39m.

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