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

The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Himeji is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Umeda to Himeji is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 50 min and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct train between Umeda and Himeji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Higashi-Himeji. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Umeda to Himeji?

The distance between Umeda and Himeji is 88 km. The road distance is 93 km.

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

The best way to get from Umeda to Himeji without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 50 min and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Umeda to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Umeda to Himeji train from?

Umeda to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Where does the Umeda to Himeji train arrive?

Umeda to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.

Can I drive from Umeda to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Umeda to Himeji is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Umeda to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

Umeda to Himeji - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Umeda to Himeji by train or car

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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
50 min
¥1,306–1,947
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 32m
¥1,290–1,843
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Umeda to Himejicar 93 km
1h 16m
¥1,613–2,330
Train
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 28m
¥1,300–1,800

Umeda to Himeji by train

287Weekly Trains

50 minAverage Duration

¥1,306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.9 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 29 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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