What is the cheapest way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

The fastest way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct bus between Sanjo(Kyoto) and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi Sanjo and arriving at Himeji Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sanjo(Kyoto) and Himeji Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Sanjo(Kyoto) and Himeji Castle is 131 km. The road distance is 123.3 km.

How do I travel from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle bus from?

Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle train from?

Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.

Can I drive from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.

Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Himejitrain Hikari / ...
2h 22m
Train via Kobe #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain
3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain
4h 18m
¥1,681–2,381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
4h 7m
¥3,630–6,530
Drive 123.3 km
1. Drive from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castlecar 123.3 km
1h 38m
¥2,124–3,068
Train via Kobe
1. Take the train from Sanjo to Kyobashi(Osaka)train
2. Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Sumatrain
3. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain
3h 55m
¥2,058–2,958

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Distance: 131.2 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Sanjo(Kyoto), Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sanjo(Kyoto) to Himeji Castle via Kawaramachi Sanjo, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 4h 7m.

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