What is the cheapest way to get from Himeji to Shimizu?

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Shimizu is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Himeji to Shimizu?

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Shimizu is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Shimizu?

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Shimizu. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Mishimahirokoji via Nagoya Station and Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Himeji to Shimizu?

The distance between Himeji and Shimizu is 488 km. The road distance is 462.4 km.

How do I travel from Himeji to Shimizu without a car?

The best way to get from Himeji to Shimizu without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

How long does it take to get from Himeji to Shimizu?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Himeji to Shimizu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Shimizu train from?

Himeji to Shimizu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Himeji station.

Where does the Himeji to Shimizu train arrive?

Himeji to Shimizu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Shimizu?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Shimizu is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Himeji to Shimizu.

Where can I stay near Shimizu?

There are 245+ hotels available in Shimizu.

Himeji to Shimizu - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Himeji to Shimizu by train, night train, car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoya StationNozomi
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to MishimaKodama
3h 40m
¥12,895–19,234
Drive 462.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji to Shimizu462.4 km
5h 7m
¥7,872–11,370
Night train
1. Take the night train from Himeji to NumazuSunrise Seto / ...
6h 18m
¥12,000–17,000
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
4h 44m
¥15,222–29,846
Train
1. Take the train from Himeji to KyōtoNozomi
2. Take the train from Kyōto to MishimaKodama
4h 26m
¥12,667–19,154
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
4h 58m
¥17,023–45,049
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
5h 43m
¥21,180–57,006
Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayama
2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TAK - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
6h 15m
¥19,876–60,586
Train to Okayama Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayama
2. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)OKJ - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
6h 3m
¥26,926–56,786
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawa
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishima
6h 15m
¥21,402–64,556

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥11,323Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Himeji to Shimizu.

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Distance: 488.3 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Mishimahirokoji via Nagoya Station and Mishima in around 3h 40m.

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