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

The cheapest way to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Nipponbashi and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Nipponbashi 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 14m.

Is there a direct train between Nipponbashi and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Daikokucho and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Nipponbashi and Himeji Castle is 98 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

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

Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Itami Airport station.

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

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

Train or bus from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle bus arrive?

Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Himeji Station.

Where does the Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Daikokucho to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 56m
¥1,598–2,318
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Noda to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
2. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 55m
¥1,514–2,200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 14m
¥2,809–5,598
Drive 96.9 km
1. Drive from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castlecar 96.9 km
1h 21m
¥1,681–2,428
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Osakatemmangu to Sumatrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 17m
¥1,760–2,546

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Distance: 98.3 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Nipponbashi, Ōsaka, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,200–4,900 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nipponbashi to Himeji Castle via Nippombashi, Nodahanshin, Noda, Motomachi, and Himeji in around 2h 55m.

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