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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Himeji is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Himeji is to train via Hiroshima which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Himeji?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Himeji. However, there are services departing from Komorie and arriving at Himeji via Kokura and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Himeji?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Himeji is 418 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Himeji without a car is to train via Hiroshima which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Shimonoseki to Himeji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Himeji train from?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Himeji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Himeji?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Himeji is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Shimonoseki to Himeji.

Where can I stay near Himeji?

There are 99+ hotels available in Himeji.

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

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

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Train via Hiroshima
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hiroshimatrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
2h 19m
¥6,017–8,509
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kokura to Himejitrain Sakura
2h 30m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 425.9 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Himejicar 425.9 km
5h 26m
¥7,398–10,686
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki 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
5h 21m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Himejitrain Kodama
4h 17m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
6h 37m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki 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
6h

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

91Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

¥11,759Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.6 km
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Komorie to Himeji via Kokura and Hiroshima in around 2h 19m.

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