The average train between Tokyo and Himeji takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Tokyo 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 hourly between Tokyo and Himeji. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Himeji at 8:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Himeji station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
Tokyo to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Himeji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.
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The distance between Tokyo and Himeji is 470 km. The road distance is 572 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Himeji hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route twice daily.