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Tokyo to Himeji trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 18m
Duration
599 km
Distance
¥11,000
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Tokyo to Himeji train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 35m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 54m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 59m • Direct
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    train train 3h 35m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tokyo to Himeji? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Tokyo to Himeji.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 599.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

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.

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