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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Himeji is to bus which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Himeji is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Himeji?

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

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Himeji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Himeji. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Himeji?

The distance between Tokyo and Himeji is 598 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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

The train from Tōkyō Station to Himeji takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Himeji bus from?

Tokyo to Himeji bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Himeji train from?

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Himeji?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Himeji is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Tokyo to Himeji bus arrive?

Tokyo to Himeji bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Himeji Station.

Where does the Tokyo to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Himeji is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Tokyo to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 89+ hotels available in Himeji.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Himeji 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 Tōkyō Station to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
2h 58m
¥13,000–19,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Himeji Stationbus 9351
9h 55m
¥7,500–12,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
9h 34m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Himejinighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
7h 37m
¥14,000–21,000
Drive 572.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Himejicar 572.2 km
6h 24m
¥9,552–13,798
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Himejitrain
4h 5m
¥13,900–23,364
Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Himejitrain
3h 52m
¥14,740–25,864
Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 4m
¥20,690–45,414
Fly to Okayama Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane HND - OKJ
2. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain
5h 14m
¥19,290–28,514
Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane HND - TAK
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Himejitrain
6h 15m
¥17,690–45,064

Tokyo to Himeji by bus

14Weekly Buses

9h 55mAverage Duration

¥7,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.6 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Himeji every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥13,000–19,000 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Himeji Station 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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