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How to get fromKansai Airport to Himeji Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Himeji Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    2h 19m
    ¥2,498–3,320

  2. Drive 133.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Himeji Castlecar car 133.8 km
    1h 57m
    ¥2,317–3,347

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus bus
    2. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2h 54m
    ¥2,781–3,500

  4. Bus, train via Itayado

    1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus bus
    2. Take the train from Itayado to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    3h 22m
    ¥2,931–3,580

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  • Distance: 145.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Kansai Airport to Himeji Castle via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 19m.

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