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How to get fromLondon to Himeji Castleby plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from London to Himeji Castle by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kobe, train

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane LHR - UKB
    2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain train
    19h 13m
    ¥113,412–278,220

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tottori, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tottori (TTJ)plane plane LHR - TTJ
    2. Take the train from Tottori to Himejitrain train
    22h 56m
    ¥64,582–209,670

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane LHR - ITM
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    19h 53m
    ¥124,172–279,290

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane LHR - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    3. Take the train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimejitrain train
    20h 50m
    ¥123,912–302,150

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Okayama Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane plane LHR - OKJ
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train
    22h 40m
    ¥99,072–249,240

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Takamatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane plane LHR - TAK
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain train
    22h 21m
    ¥70,472–240,990

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LGW - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain train
    23h 6m

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LHR - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Himejitrain train
    21h 24m

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration17h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥75,655Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,604.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 13m

What companies run services between London, England and Himeji Castle, Japan?

There is no direct connection from London to Himeji Castle. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Kobe (UKB), walk to Kobe Airport, take the train to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Suma, walk to Sanyosuma, take the train to Sanyohimeji, then walk to Himeji Castle. Alternatively, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Itami Airport, take the bus to Shin-Osaka Station, walk to Shin Osaka, take the train to Himeji, walk to Tegara, take the train to Sanyohimeji, then walk to Himeji Castle.

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