There are 5 ways to get from Maizuru to Himeji by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
3h 3m¥3,510–4,350Drive 114.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Maizuru to Himejicar 114.9 km
1h 57m¥1,757–2,538Train via Kyoto
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōtotrain Maizuru
- Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
3h 7mTrain
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Fukuchiyamatrain
- Take the train from Fukuchiyama to Wadayamatrain
- Take the train from Wadayama to Teramaetrain
- Take the train from Teramae to Himejitrain
3h 31m¥2,032–2,910Train #2
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Toyooka(Hyogo)train [166386] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo
- Take the train from Toyooka to Himejitrain Hamakaze / ...
4h 31m¥3,035–3,982
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maizuru to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Maizuru to Himeji is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Maizuru to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Nishimaizuru and arriving at Himeji via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Maizuru and Himeji is 168 km. The road distance is 114.9 km.
The best way to get from Maizuru to Himeji without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Maizuru to Himeji, including transfers.
Maizuru to Himeji train services, operated by Kyoto Tango Railway (WILLER TRAINS), depart from Nishimaizuru station.
Maizuru to Himeji train services, operated by Kyoto Tango Railway (WILLER TRAINS), arrive at Toyooka(Hyogo) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maizuru to Himeji is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Maizuru to Himeji.
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What companies run services between Maizuru, Japan and Himeji, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishimaizuru to Himeji via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Kobe to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Fukuchiyama
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Fukuchiyama to Wadayama
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Wadayama to Teramae
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Teramae to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Toyooka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Toyooka(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kyoto Tango Railway (WILLER TRAINS)
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Sannomiya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
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