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

The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Himeji to Yamanashi is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥19000 - ¥40000.

Is there a direct bus between Himeji and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Himeji station to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Himeji and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama and 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Himeji to Yamanashi?

The distance between Himeji and Yamanashi is 682 km. The road distance is 498 km.

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

The best way to get from Himeji to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Himeji to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Himeji to Yamanashi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Himeji to Yamanashi train from?

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

Train or bus from Himeji to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Himeji to Yamanashi is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥20000 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Himeji to Yamanashi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Himeji to Yamanashi train arrive?

Himeji to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Himeji to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Yamanashi is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Himeji to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 872+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Himeji to Yamanashi by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co / ...
5h 47m
Drive 498 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Himeji to Yamanashicar 498 km
6h
¥7,671–11,080
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
11h 50m
¥9,040–12,184
Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
5h 8m
¥19,007–39,119
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Yamanashishitrain
7h 24m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 9352
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
12h 50m
¥10,840–19,558
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 30m
¥15,067–55,039
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 21m
¥16,768–24,010
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
7h 32m
¥26,018–54,351
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain
7h 44m
¥24,167–39,639
Train to Okayama Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain
2. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane OKJ - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
7h 55m
¥18,136–30,854

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

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Distance: 682.2 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Himeji to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via 新横浜 Shin-Yokohama and 八王子 Hachiōji in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Himeji Station to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kofu Station, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 12h 50m.

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