What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji to Sakai?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Sakai is to train via Kobe which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji to Sakai?

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Sakai is to train and subway which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥3200 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Himeji to Sakai?

The distance between Himeji and Sakai is 102 km. The road distance is 93.2 km.

How do I travel from Himeji to Sakai without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥3200 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Himeji to Sakai?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Himeji to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Sakai train from?

Himeji to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Himeji station.

Train or bus from Himeji to Sakai?

The best way to get from Himeji to Sakai is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Himeji to Sakai train arrive?

Himeji to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Sakai is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Himeji to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7346+ hotels available in Sakai.

Himeji to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Sakai by train, subway, bus, or car

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka StationKodama / ...
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-MaeMidosuji
1h 13m
¥3,293–5,719
Train via Kobe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)[173339] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nishidai to Osaka-UmedaHanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
3h 8m
¥1,519–2,124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport South TerminalH
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, OsakaN
2h 15m
¥3,090–4,547
Drive 93.2 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Sakai93.2 km
1h 38m
¥1,568–2,265
Train
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to ŌsakaA: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2h 4m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 102.1 km
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a bus from Himeji Station to Sakai via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsaka every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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