How to Travel from
Kanazawa to Himeji Castle
by Route or Car
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Kanazawa, Japan → Himeji Castle, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle
Composite routes from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle
Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
341 km.
from $18
Other
3 h 25 min
261 km.
from $127.11
5 h 39 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $88.57
6 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
260 km.
from $210.57
5 h 43 min
Train, Bus
261 km.
from $114.68
6 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
260 km.
from $181.76
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$343.00
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$393.81
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$444.63
Skymark Airlines
Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$241.37
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$50.81
Train from Kyōto to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00
Train from Nagoya Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.09–$76.22
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.41–$39.38
Train from Kanazawa to Fukui
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76
Train from Kyōto to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Kyōto to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus operators
Meitetsu Bus
Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$41.92
Keifuku Bus
Phone:
0776-24-4890
Website:
bus.keifuku.co.jp/hw/osaka.shtml
Bus from Fukui to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$45.73
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 3h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Himeji Castle?
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Himeji via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
How far is it from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
The distance between Kanazawa and Himeji Castle is 359 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.
How do I travel from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle without a car?
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Himeji Castle train from?
Kanazawa to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kanazawa station.
Train, bus or fly from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Kanazawa to Himeji Castle.
Where does the Kanazawa to Himeji Castle train arrive?
Kanazawa to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.
Can I drive from Kanazawa to Himeji Castle?
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Himeji Castle is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kanazawa 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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