What is the cheapest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Umeda (Station) and Himeji Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Umeda (Station) and Himeji Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Umeda and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The distance between Umeda (Station) and Himeji Castle (Station) is 91 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.

How do I travel from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

How long does it take to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) bus from?

Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.

Where do I catch the Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) train from?

Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Umeda station.

Train or bus from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥2700 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) train arrive?

Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station).

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle (Station)?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji Castle (Station).

Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Umeda to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
1h 26m
¥1,561–2,275
Train via Kobe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 47m
¥1,290–1,843
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 18m
¥2,696–5,550
Drive 92.3 km
1. Drive from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station)car 92.3 km
1h 17m
¥1,600–2,311
Train
1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 1m
¥1,359–1,920

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Distance: 90.7 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Umeda (Station), Ōsaka, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Umeda (Station) to Himeji Castle (Station) via Osaka Marubiru, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Amagasaki to Himeji every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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