What is the cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Himeji?

The cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Himeji?

The fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Himeji is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

How far is it from Iya Valley to Himeji?

The distance between Iya Valley and Himeji is 211 km. The road distance is 200.5 km.

How do I travel from Iya Valley to Himeji without a car?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Himeji without a car is to bus and train via Okayama which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥6500 - ¥11000.

How long does it take to get from Iya Valley to Himeji?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Iya Valley to Himeji, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iya Valley to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Iya Valley to Himeji is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Iya Valley to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 91+ hotels available in Himeji.

Iya Valley to Himeji - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Iya Valley to Himeji by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train via Okayama
best
1. Take the bus from ひの字渓谷 to 大歩危橋祖谷線
2. Take the train from Oboke to Okayama
3. Take the train from Okayama to Himeji
4h 15m
¥6,810–10,680
Drive 200.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Iya Valley to Himeji200.5 km
3h
¥3,413–4,930
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 大歩危峡 to 高速鳴門神戸線
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Himeji
6h 29m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iya Valley to Himeji.

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Distance: 211.4 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Iya Valley, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Iya Valley to Himeji. However, you can walk to ひの字渓谷, take the bus to 大歩危橋, walk to Oboke, take the train to Okayama, then take the train to Himeji. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Himeji via 祖谷大橋, 大歩危峡, 高速鳴門, Kousoku Naruto, Shin-Kobe Station, and Shin-Kōbe Station in around 6h 29m.

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