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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji is to train which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Himeji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Himeji. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Himeji?

The distance between Kumamoto and Himeji is 565 km. The road distance is 593.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Himeji without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

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

The train from Kumamoto to Himeji takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Himeji train from?

Kumamoto to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Himeji train arrive?

Kumamoto to Himeji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Himeji station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Himeji is 593 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Kumamoto to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kumamoto to Himeji by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Himejitrain Sakura
2h 55m
¥8,000–12,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Sannomiya Stationnightbus Sunrise
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
11h 46m
¥8,850–12,900
Drive 593.2 km
1. Drive from Kumamoto to Himejicar 593.2 km
7h 40m
¥10,300–14,878
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
4h 41m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
4h 30m
¥14,348–23,651
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 9m
¥25,398–45,751
Train to Kagoshima Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima Chuotrain
2. Fly from Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KOJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Higashi-Himejitrain
5h 28m
¥14,067–106,020

Kumamoto to Himeji by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

¥8,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 564.9 km
Duration: 2h 55m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kumamoto to Himeji every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,000–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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