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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Himeji Castle to Hakata-Ekimae
Composite routes from Himeji Castle to Hakata-Ekimae
Cheapest
5 h 54 min
Car
513 km.
from $28
Other
3 h 7 min
414 km.
from $112.98
3 h 52 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $137.23
4 h 23 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $173.59
6 h 5 min
Train, Plane
415 km.
from $197.01
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137 м
137 м
Turn left onto 砥堀本町線
砥堀本町線, 196 м
196 м
Turn left
1 km 535 м
1 km 535 м
Turn right
386 м
386 м
Turn right
256 м
256 м
Turn left
118 м
118 м
Turn left
5 м
5 м
Turn sharp right
2 km 392 м
2 km 392 м
Keep left onto 姫路上郡線
姫路上郡線, 3 km 450 м
3 km 450 м
Turn right onto 姫路上郡線
姫路上郡線, 474 м
474 м
Continue onto 姫路新宮線
姫路新宮線, 1 km 102 м
1 km 102 м
Turn left onto 山陽自動車道 and take E2, 29 toward 山陽道, 姫路西バイパス
山陽自動車道, 山陽道, 姫路西バイパス, E2, 29, 235 м
235 м
Keep left onto 山陽自動車道 and take E2 toward 山陽道
山陽自動車道, 山陽道, E2, 1 km 656 м
1 km 656 м
Keep left onto 山陽自動車道 and drive toward 岡山
山陽自動車道, 岡山, 338 km 359 м
338 km 359 м
Keep left and take 2, 262 toward 防府東, 山口, 山口市街, 防府市街, 防府天満宮
防府東, 山口, 山口市街, 防府市街, 防府天満宮, 2, 262, 7 km 84 м
7 km 84 м
Turn left onto 高井大道停車場線
高井大道停車場線, 2 km 513 м
2 km 513 м
Turn left
83 м
83 м
Turn slight right
394 м
394 м
Turn right
271 м
271 м
Turn left onto 宇部防府線
宇部防府線, 3 km 320 м
3 km 320 м
Turn right onto 大海秋穂二島線
大海秋穂二島線, 4 km 339 м
4 km 339 м
Continue onto 宇部防府線
宇部防府線, 8 km 987 м
8 km 987 м
Turn left and take E2 toward 宇部, 下関
宇部, 下関, E2, 4 km 645 м
4 km 645 м
Keep left and take E2 toward 下関, 北九州, 小野田
下関, 北九州, 小野田, E2, 1 km 805 м
1 km 805 м
Continue onto 山陽自動車道宇部下関線
山陽自動車道宇部下関線, 22 km 59 м
22 km 59 м
Keep left and take 2 toward 埴生
埴生, 2, 1 km 173 м
1 km 173 м
Keep right onto 国道2号
国道2号, 92 м
92 м
Turn right onto 国道2号 and take 2 toward 北九州, 下関
国道2号, 北九州, 下関, 2, 1 km 832 м
1 km 832 м
Keep left onto 国道2号
国道2号, 1 km 483 м
1 km 483 м
Keep left onto 国道2号
国道2号, 2 km 213 м
2 km 213 м
Keep left onto 国道2号
国道2号, 10 km 88 м
10 km 88 м
Keep right onto 国道2号
国道2号, 5 km 52 м
5 km 52 м
Keep right onto 下関港線 and take 57, E2A, E3 toward 下関市街, 中国道, 九州道
下関港線, 下関市街, 中国道, 九州道, 57, E2A, E3, 1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Keep left and take E2A, E3 toward 中国道, 九州道
中国道, 九州道, E2A, E3, 270 м
270 м
Keep right and take E3 toward 福岡
福岡, E3, 52 km 738 м
52 km 738 м
Keep left and drive toward 宮田
宮田, 476 м
476 м
Turn left
202 м
202 м
Turn right onto 室木下有木若宮線
室木下有木若宮線, 1 km 995 м
1 km 995 м
Turn left
2 km 711 м
2 km 711 м
Turn right onto 福岡直方線
福岡直方線, 19 km 566 м
19 km 566 м
Turn sharp left
1 km 513 м
1 km 513 м
Turn right
2 km 743 м
2 km 743 м
Turn left
3 km 587 м
3 km 587 м
Turn left
103 м
103 м
Turn right onto 篠栗街道
篠栗街道, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Turn left onto 福岡南バイパス
福岡南バイパス, 1 km 342 м
1 km 342 м
Keep left onto 3
1 km 228 м
1 km 228 м
Turn sharp right
211 м
211 м
Turn left
105 м
105 м
Turn right
28 м
28 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Tokushima Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$215.96
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$431.92
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukuoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Amakusa Airlines
Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Kumamoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$317.59
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Himeji to Hiroshima
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87
Train from Hiroshima to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.81–$76.22
Train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.41–$39.38
Train from Himeji to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Train from Sanyohimeji to Maikokoen
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Sanyo Electric Railway
Website:
sanyo-railway.co.jp/global/en/index.html
Train from Sanyohimeji to Maikokoen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.83–$6.99
Bus operators
Honshi Bus
Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.29
JR Shikoku Bus
Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.60
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae?
The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae is to drive which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 5h 52m.
What is the fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae?
The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae is to train via Hiroshima which takes 3h 7m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct train between Himeji Castle and Hakata-ekimae?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Hakata. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
How far is it from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae?
The distance between Himeji Castle and Hakata-ekimae is 467 km. The road distance is 513.8 km.
How do I travel from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae without a car?
The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae without a car is to train via Hiroshima which takes 3h 7m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae?
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae train from?
Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Himeji station.
Where does the Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae train arrive?
Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Hiroshima station.
Can I drive from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae?
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Himeji Castle to Hakata-ekimae.
Where can I stay near Hakata-ekimae?
There are 1020+ hotels available in Hakata-ekimae. Prices start at $31.03 per night.
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