What is the cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Namba (Station) and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Namba (Station) station to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from JR Namba Station and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Namba (Station) and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Namba (Station) and Himeji Castle is 97 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.

How do I travel from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2400.

How long does it take to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle bus from?

Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Namba Station.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle train from?

Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle bus arrive?

Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 49m
¥1,590–2,309
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 44m
¥1,466–2,175
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus N / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 14m
¥2,835–5,629
Drive 95.4 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castlecar 95.4 km
1h 20m
¥1,656–2,392
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Kitashinchi to Sumatrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 18m
¥1,705–2,540

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Distance: 96.7 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Himeji Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Namba (Station) to Himeji Castle via Osaka-Namba, Amagasaki, Motomachi, and Himeji in around 2h 44m.

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