The average train between Kitakyushu and Himeji takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kitakyushu to Himeji. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Kitakyushu and Himeji. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitakyushu is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Himeji at 11:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kitakyushu station and arriving at Himeji station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
Kitakyushu to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.
Kitakyushu to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
The distance between Kitakyushu and Himeji is 369.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Himeji hourly. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 1h 46m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 2 hours.