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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Himeji Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    2h 7m
    ¥1,657–2,465

  2. Train via Sanyosuma

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain train [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
    2h 48m
    ¥1,497–2,275

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus J
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    3h 27m
    ¥2,789–5,840

  4. Drive 90.3 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castlecar car 90.3 km
    1h 20m
    ¥1,570–2,268

  5. Train via Motomachi

    1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain train Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2h 43m
    ¥1,517–2,255

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  • Distance: 98.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 27m.

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