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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Himeji is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Himeji is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Himeji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Himeji. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Himeji?

The distance between Kyoto and Himeji is 123 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Himeji without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Kyoto to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Himeji train arrive?

Kyoto to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Himeji is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kyoto to Himeji.

How do I get a train ticket from Kyoto to Himeji?

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Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 100+ hotels available in Himeji.

Kyoto to Himeji - 6 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Himeji by train or car

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Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 8m
¥1,819–2,659
Train via Kobe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain
3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain
3h 49m
¥1,571–2,169
Drive 125.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Himejicar 125.3 km
1h 40m
¥2,169–3,132
Train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Himejitrain Rakuraku Harima / ...
1h 30m
¥1,900–2,700
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
1h 43m
Train #3
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 7m
¥1,976–2,737

Kyoto to Himeji by train

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1h 8mAverage Duration

¥1,819Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.2 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Himeji via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin Osaka in around 1h 8m.

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