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 ¥7500 - ¥12000 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 station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. 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.

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 ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Himeji to Tokyo bus arrive?

Himeji to Tokyo bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 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 10908+ 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 Stationtrain Nozomi
2h 47m
¥13,000–19,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 9352
9h 55m
¥7,500–12,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Himeji to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
7h 39m
¥14,000–21,000
Drive 571.9 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Tokyocar 571.9 km
6h 16m
¥9,791–14,142
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 46m
¥13,992–23,276
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h
¥14,793–38,479
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4h 45m
¥18,950–48,436
Train, train to Takamatsu Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain
2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train
3. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TAK - HND
5h 25m
¥18,646–52,016
Train to Tottori, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Tottoritrain
2. Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TTJ - HND
5h 41m
¥22,738–54,329
Train, train to Okayama Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kurashikitrain
3. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane OKJ - HND
5h 4m
¥21,696–51,216

Himeji to Tokyo by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 55mAverage Duration

¥7,500Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Keio Dentetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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