There are 3 ways to get from Naruto to Himeji Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus Awa Express Kobe
- Take the train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimejitrain [107283] Hanshin/Sanyo Through Ltd. Exp. / ...
1h 50m¥3,188–4,550Drive 121.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Naruto to Himeji Castlecar 121.4 km
1h 48m¥2,086–3,013Bus, train via Kobe
- Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus Awa Express Kobe
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
3h 5m¥4,560–5,040
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naruto to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Naruto to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
The distance between Naruto and Himeji Castle is 137 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.
The best way to get from Naruto to Himeji Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Naruto to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Naruto to Himeji Castle is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Naruto to Himeji Castle.
There are 100+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.
What companies run services between Naruto, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Naruto to Himeji Castle. However, you can take the bus to Kousoku Maiko, walk to Maikokoen, take the train to Sanyohimeji, then walk to Himeji Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kousoku Naruto to Himeji Castle via Shin-Kobe Station, Shin Kobe, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 3h 5m.
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
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