There are 4 ways to get from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain Sakura
2h 12m¥2,533–3,525Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Takamatsu to Himejinighttrain Sunrise Seto
2h 19m¥2,100–3,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kosoku Maikobus Takamatsu Express Kobe
- Take the train from Maiko to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
3h 29m¥5,100–5,400Drive 158.9 km
- Drive from Takamatsu to Himeji Castlecar 158.9 km
2h 24m¥2,757–3,983
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle is to night train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Takamatsu and arriving at Himeji. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Takamatsu and Himeji Castle is 149 km. The road distance is 158.9 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Takamatsu to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
Takamatsu to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu to Himeji Castle is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Takamatsu to Himeji Castle.
There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle.
What companies run services between Takamatsu, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Himeji Castle via Okayama, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Maiko to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Night train from Takamatsu to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kosoku Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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