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Three ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle
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Cheapest
By car (609 km)
Fastest
Plane from Kumamoto (Fukuoka Airport) to Himeji Castle (Itami Airport)
Other
Rideshare
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$431.92
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$419.22
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$317.59
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$292.18
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$482.74
Amakusa Airlines
Website:
amx.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.95–$292.18
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$101.63–$139.74
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.41–$39.38
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 Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
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 Sannomiya to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
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:
$4.83–$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:
$27.77
JR Shikoku Bus
Website:
jr-shikokubus.co.jp/
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.20
Kintetsu Bus
Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle?
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 6h 53m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle?
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $86.96 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Himeji Castle?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Himeji. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
How far is it from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle?
The distance between Kumamoto and Himeji Castle is 565 km. The road distance is 609.8 km.
How do I travel from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle without a car?
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $86.96 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle?
The train from Kumamoto to Himeji takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Himeji Castle train from?
Kumamoto to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.
Where does the Kumamoto to Himeji Castle train arrive?
Kumamoto to Himeji Castle train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Himeji station.
Can I drive from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle?
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Himeji Castle is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Kumamoto to Himeji Castle.
Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?
There are 89+ hotels available in Himeji Castle. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
