There are 5 ways to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) by subway, train, bus, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 37m¥1,605–2,327Train via Kobe
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 39m¥1,493–2,268Bus
- Take the bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus A
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 14m¥2,850–5,670Drive 98.2 km
- Drive from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station)car 98.2 km
1h 23m¥1,701–2,457Train
- Take the train from Fukushima to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
- Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 45m¥1,498–2,197
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae station to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Tennoji Station and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Dobutsuen-Mae and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae and Himeji Castle (Station) is 98 km. The road distance is 98.2 km.
The best way to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Tennoji Station.
Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Dobutsuen-Mae station.
The best way to get from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train via Kobe, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) via Tennoji Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin-Imamiya to Himeji Castle (Station) via Ōsaka, Suma, Sanyosuma, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- Osaka Metro
Subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–290
- Website
- Osaka Metro
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Suma
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Motomachi to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Fukushima to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station) is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae to Himeji Castle (Station).
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