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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Himeji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Himeji. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Himeji?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Himeji is 409 km. The road distance is 443.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji without a car is to train via Okayama which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Kitakyushu to Himeji train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Himeji train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Himeji is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Kitakyushu to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 93+ hotels available in Himeji.

Kitakyushu to Himeji - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji by 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 Okayama
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain Kodama / ...
2h 16m
¥11,700–16,739
Drive 443.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Himejicar 443.3 km
5h 55m
¥7,646–11,044
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himejitrain
3h 35m
¥15,531–33,692
Train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Himejitrain Kodama / ...
3h
¥10,000–14,000
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
4. Take the train from Maiko to Higashi-Himejitrain
4h 37m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himejitrain
5h 33m
¥23,320–39,560
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himejitrain
5h 20m
¥19,379–44,474

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

133Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

¥9,591Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Himeji.

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Distance: 409.4 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Kokura to Himeji via Okayama in around 2h 16m.

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