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

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Himeji Castle is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Namba and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Namba station to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Namba 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 40m.

How far is it from Namba to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Namba and Himeji Castle is 96 km. The road distance is 95.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2400.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Namba to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

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

Namba to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.

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

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

Train or bus from Namba to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Namba to Himeji Castle is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Namba to Himeji Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Namba to Himeji Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Namba to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Himeji Castle is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Namba to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

Namba to Himeji Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Namba 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 40m
¥1,590–2,309
Train via Kobe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Nishidaitrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 14m
¥1,426–2,075
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus N
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 4m
¥2,809–5,598
Drive 95.4 km
1. Drive from Namba to Himeji Castlecar 95.4 km
1h 19m
¥1,656–2,391
Train
1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Himejitrain A: Special Rapid Service
1h 58m
¥1,575–2,190

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Distance: 96 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Himeji Castle via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Amagasaki to Himeji every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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