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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle

Composite routes from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle

Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
517 km.
from $28
Other
2 h 46 min
416 km.
from $106.59
3 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
415 km.
from $138.48
4 h 22 min
Bus, Train
415 km.
from $259.78
5 h 45 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $193.48

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$406.52
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$304.89
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$279.48

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$470.04

Amakusa Airlines

Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$292.18

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Hakata to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63
Train from Okayama to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.41–$39.38
Train from Hakata to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Hakata to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Kumamoto to Higoozu
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.16–$19.06

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Okayama to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimeji
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Sanyo Electric Railway

Website:
sanyo-railway.co.jp/global/en/index.html
Train from Maikokoen to Sanyohimeji
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.70–$6.99

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.21

JR Shikoku Bus

Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

The fastest way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 46m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Hakata Station and Himeji Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hakata and arriving at Himeji. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

The distance between Hakata Station and Himeji Castle is 467 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.

How do I travel from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 46m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakata Station to Himeji Castle train from?

Hakata Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Hakata station.

Train, bus or fly from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

The best way to get from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 46m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 . There are no good options to train or bus between Hakata Station to Himeji Castle.

Where does the Hakata Station to Himeji Castle train arrive?

Hakata Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakata Station to Himeji Castle is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Hakata Station to Himeji Castle.

Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?

There are 89+ hotels available in Himeji Castle. Prices start at $25.21 per night.
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