There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
- Take the taxi from Himeji to Himeji Central Parktaxi
1h 33m¥7,319–9,659Drive 122.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Himeji Central Parkcar 122.3 km
1h 45m¥2,118–3,058Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjoubus
1h 59m¥8,181–9,681Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
- Take the taxi from Himeji to Himeji Central Parktaxi
2h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Gochakutrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 22m¥6,176–8,237
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park is to train and taxi via Osaka which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Himeji Central Park. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Houjou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Gochaku via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kyoto and Himeji Central Park is 137 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park without a car is to train and taxi via Osaka which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park, including transfers.
Kyoto to Himeji Central Park bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Himeji Central Park train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥8000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Himeji Central Park, Japan?
West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjou 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,682 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Himeji Central Park via Ōsaka and Gochaku in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Gochaku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,682
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,000
Hakuro Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-298-8181
- Website
- hakuro.co.jp
Hara Taxi
- Phone
- +81 120-35-7272
- Website
- harataxi.jp
Takaoka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-293-2523
- Website
- myhimeji.or.jp
Hakuro Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-298-8181
- Website
- hakuro.co.jp
Hara Taxi
- Phone
- +81 120-35-7272
- Website
- harataxi.jp
Takaoka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-293-2523
- Website
- myhimeji.or.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Himeji Central Park bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Houjou station.
Kyoto to Himeji Central Park train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Himeji Central Park is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kyoto to Himeji Central Park.
There are 105+ hotels available in Himeji Central Park.















