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How to get fromMaiko to Himejiby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Maiko to Himeji by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Maiko to Higashi-Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    39 min
    ¥550–850
  2. Drive 40.6 km

    1. Drive from Maiko to Himejicar car 40.6 km
    46 min
    ¥705–1,018
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maiko to Himejitaxi taxi 40.6 km
    46 min
    ¥15,000–19,000
  4. Train via Nishi Akashi

    1. Take the train from Maiko to Nishi-Akashitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Nishi Akashi to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 3m

Questions & Answers

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Maiko to Higashi-Himeji every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–850 and the journey takes 39 min. Sanyo Electric Railway also services this route every 10 minutes.

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