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Himeji to Kitakyushu trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Himeji and Kitakyushu takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Himeji to Kitakyushu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 34m
Duration
411 km
Distance
¥7,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Himeji to Kitakyushu train times

Trains run hourly between Himeji and Kitakyushu. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Himeji is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Kitakyushu at 9:47 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 4h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Himeji to Kitakyushu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 410.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Kitakyushu, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Kokura hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 1h 58m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 4 hours.

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