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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo is to night train which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥11000 - ¥27000.

Is there a direct bus between Himeji Castle 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 Castle and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Himeji and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Himeji Castle to Tokyo?

The distance between Himeji Castle and Tokyo is 603 km. The road distance is 570.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji Castle to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Himeji Castle to Tokyo train from?

Himeji Castle to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.

Train or bus from Himeji Castle to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Himeji Castle to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Himeji Castle to Tokyo train arrive?

Himeji Castle to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Himeji Castle to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji Castle to Tokyo is 570 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Himeji Castle to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12688+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Himeji Castle to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Tokyo by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 9352
10h 14m
¥7,500–19,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Himeji to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
7h 59m
¥8,500–13,000
Drive 570.4 km
1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Tokyocar 570.4 km
6h 16m
¥9,897–14,295
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
4h 6m
¥11,683–26,295
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 7m
¥20,519–45,392
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 47m
¥14,387–22,403
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 58m
¥49,887–213,824
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
6h 43m
¥16,707–41,153

Himeji Castle to Tokyo by foot and bus

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10h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 603.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Himeji to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–19,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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