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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥4300 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between Himeji and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Himeji Station South Gate station and arriving at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Himeji and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Himeji to Tokyo?

The distance between Himeji and Tokyo is 598 km. The road distance is 571.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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

The train from Himeji to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Tokyo bus from?

Himeji to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Himeji Station South Gate.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Himeji to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Himeji to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥16000 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Himeji to Tokyo bus arrive?

Himeji to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Himeji to Tokyo train arrive?

Himeji to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Tokyo is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Himeji to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10710+ hotels available in Tokyo.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2h 47m
¥13,000–19,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station South Gate to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu
9h 55m
¥4,300–16,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Himeji to Tōkyō StationSunrise Izumo / ...
7h 39m
¥14,000–21,000
Drive 571.9 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Tokyo571.9 km
6h 16m
¥9,735–14,061
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
3h 46m
¥13,992–24,276
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
4h
¥15,793–39,479
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
4h 44m
¥19,950–51,436
Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly
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
5h 17m
¥18,646–55,016
Train to Tottori, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Tottori
2. Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TTJ - HND
5h 41m
¥30,738–56,329
Train, train to Okayama Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayama
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kurashiki
3. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)OKJ - HND
5h 4m
¥25,696–51,216

Himeji to Tokyo by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 55mAverage Duration

¥4,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.6 km
Duration: 2h 47m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Himeji to Tōkyō Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥13,000–19,000 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Himeji Station South Gate to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Keio Dentetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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