There are 5 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
2h¥1,657–2,465Drive 83.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station)car 83.3 km
1h 30m¥1,443–2,084Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 20m¥2,789–5,840Train via Motomachi
- Take the train from Amagasaki to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Motomachi to Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 35m¥1,517–2,255Train via Sanyosuma
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain [173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2h 40m¥1,497–2,275
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Himeji Castle (Station) is 98 km. The road distance is 83.3 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Ōsaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–150
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Motomachi to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Suma
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Amagasaki to Motomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station) is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle (Station).
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