What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.

Is there a direct train between Himeji Castle and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Sumiyoshi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

The distance between Himeji Castle and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) is 64 km. The road distance is 62.1 km.

How do I travel from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) without a car is to train via Sannomiya(Subway) which takes 51 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) train from?

Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Himeji station.

What is the time difference between Himeji Castle and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) is 1h behind Himeji Castle. It is currently 9:46 AM in Himeji Castle and 8:46 AM in Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr).

Where does the Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) train arrive?

Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Kobe Station.

Can I drive from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr).

Where can I stay near Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)?

There are 7539+ hotels available in Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr).

Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) - 4 ways to travel via train, car

There are 4 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr) by train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Sannomiya(Subway)
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Kobe StationSakura / ...
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to SumiyoshiA: JR Kōbe Line Local / ...
51 min
Drive 62.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)62.1 km
1h 13m
¥1,051–1,518
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr)62.1 km
1h 13m
¥23,000–28,000
Train
1. Take the train from Himeji to SumiyoshiA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
1h 24m

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Map of how to get from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr).

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Distance: 63.6 km
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Sumiyoshi(Hyogo/Jr), Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Sumiyoshi via Himeji, Shin-Kobe Station, Shin-Kobe Station, Sannomiya(Subway), and Sannomiya in around 51 min.

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