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How to get fromTakayama to Himeji Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Himeji Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train Hida 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Himejitrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 3m

  2. Drive 360.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Himeji Castlecar car 360.3 km
    4h 55m
    ¥6,251–9,029

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    8h 7m
    ¥9,788–14,258

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Himejitrain train
    6h 59m
    ¥26,970–42,450

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumatrain train
    3. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain train
    6h 43m

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Himeji Castle via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Himeji Castle via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 8h 7m.

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