There are 4 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to HimejiA: Special Rapid Service
1h 55m¥2,800–4,000Train via Nishidai(Hyogo)
cheapest- Take the train from Amagasaki to NishidaiHanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
- Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji[173183] Sanyo Electric Railway Main Line Local / ...
3h 21m¥1,381–2,013Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South TerminalJ
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji StationH
3h 27m¥2,789–5,840Drive 81.9 km
- Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle81.9 km
1h 32m¥1,395–2,014
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle is to train via Nishidai(Hyogo) which costs ¥1300 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Himeji via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Himeji Castle is 97 km. The road distance is 81.9 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Himeji Castle, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Himeji every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 7m. Japan Railways Limited Express also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,800–4,000
- Green Seat
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Amagasaki to Nishidai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Website
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
Train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sanyo-railway.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–950
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
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More Questions & Answers
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Universal Studios Japan to Himeji Castle.
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