There are 5 ways to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
2h 32mTrain via Kobe
cheapest- Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain
- Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain
4h 29m¥1,681–2,381Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
4h 17m¥3,630–6,530Drive 123.1 km
- Drive from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station)car 123.1 km
1h 41m¥2,132–3,080Train via Nishinomiya
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain JR Kyoto Line
- Take the train from Ashiya to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
3h 49m¥2,180–3,130
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi Matsubara and arriving at Himeji Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kiyomizu-dera and Himeji Castle (Station) is 131 km. The road distance is 123.1 km.
The best way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) via Kawaramachi Matsubara, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ashiya to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station) is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kiyomizu-dera to Himeji Castle (Station).
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