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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Tokyo is to night train which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

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 3h 35m.

How far is it from Himeji to Tokyo?

The distance between Himeji and Tokyo is 599 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 3h 35m and costs .

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

The train from Himeji to Tōkyō Station takes 3h 35m 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 JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), 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 3h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥18000 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 JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Himeji to Tokyo?

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Himeji to Tokyo - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Himeji 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 35m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
10h 34m
¥4,500–13,804
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 9352
9h 55m
¥7,500–18,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Himeji to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
8h 12m
¥8,500–13,000
Drive 571.9 km
1. Drive from Himeji to Tokyocar 571.9 km
6h 16m
¥9,828–14,196
Train to Kobe, fly
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 3m
¥11,157–26,259
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
3h 54m
¥14,288–20,130
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 47m
¥20,491–45,354
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 46m
¥15,596–39,924
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 40m
¥41,887–193,824
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 28m
¥17,726–26,014

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥9,769Cheapest Price

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Distance: 599.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Himeji, 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 ¥7,500–18,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m. Keio Dentetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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