What is the cheapest way to get from Sakai to Himeji?

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Himeji is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakai to Himeji?

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Himeji is to subway and train which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Sakai and Himeji?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakai station to Himeji 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 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Himeji via Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Sakai to Himeji?

The distance between Sakai and Himeji is 103 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.

How do I travel from Sakai to Himeji without a car?

The best way to get from Sakai to Himeji without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.

How long does it take to get from Sakai to Himeji?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Sakai to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Himeji bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sakai to Himeji train from?

Sakai to Himeji train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Dobutsuen-Mae station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Himeji?

The best way to get from Sakai to Himeji is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Sakai to Himeji bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sakai to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sakai to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Himeji is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Sakai to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 19m
¥1,720–2,407
Train via Kobe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda 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 12m
¥1,503–2,146
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 3m
¥3,097–5,936
Drive 95.7 km
1. Drive from Sakai to Himejicar 95.7 km
1h 37m
¥1,661–2,399
Train
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 12m
¥1,770–2,387

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Distance: 103.3 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakai to Himeji Station via Namba, Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himeji every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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