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

The cheapest way to get from Shirahama to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirahama to Himeji is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Shirahama and Himeji?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirahama to Himeji station. However, there are services departing from Shirahama-sanbashi and arriving at Himeji Station via JR Namba Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Shirahama and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Shirahama to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Shirahama and arriving at Himeji via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Shirahama to Himeji?

The distance between Shirahama and Himeji is 267 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirahama to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Shirahama to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Himeji bus from?

Shirahama to Himeji bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Shirahama-sanbashi station.

Where do I catch the Shirahama to Himeji train from?

Shirahama to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirahama station.

Train or bus from Shirahama to Himeji?

The best way to get from Shirahama to Himeji is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Shirahama to Himeji bus arrive?

Shirahama to Himeji bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.

Where does the Shirahama to Himeji train arrive?

Shirahama to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Shirahama to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirahama to Himeji is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Shirahama to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 101+ hotels available in Himeji.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shirahama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
4h 21m
¥4,210–5,993
Drive 224.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirahama to Himejicar 224.9 km
3h 18m
¥3,465–5,004
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to JR Nambabus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
6h 20m
¥5,900–11,232
Train via Kii-Tanabe
1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain Kuroshio 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
5h 25m
¥4,393–6,033
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Osakabus
2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
6h 25m
¥4,150–6,694

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Distance: 266.8 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a bus from Sokkosho-mae to Himeji via Shirahama Sta., Shirahama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirahama-sanbashi to Himeji Station via JR Namba Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 6h 20m.

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