Tokyo to Himeji

Tokyo to Himeji

Tokyo
Himeji
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Tokyo to Himeji Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
06:06
09:00
$106.27
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Green Car
06:06
09:00
$144.28
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Unreserved seat
06:06
09:00
$96.44
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
09:21
12:18
$105.02
  4.0
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Unreserved seat
09:21
12:18
$96.44
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Green Car
09:21
12:18
$143.03
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
10:21
13:18
$105.02
  4.0
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Unreserved seat
10:21
13:18
$96.44
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Green Car
10:21
13:18
$143.03
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
11:21
14:18
$105.02
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Unreserved seat
11:21
14:18
$96.44
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Green Car
11:21
14:18
$143.03

How to get from Tokyo to Himeji

Travelling between Tokyo and Himeji is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 109.34 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 102.70.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 9 hours to travel between Tokyo and Himeji depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Himeji. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 30m to reach Himeji.

How much does it cost to get from Tokyo to Himeji?

Travelling between Tokyo and Himeji can be as cheap as USD 102.70 if you opt for a Shinkansen JR Central train and as expensive as USD 109.34 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Tokyo and Himeji ?

  • 22 from Tokyo to Himeji starting from 07:03 Tokyo until 17:03 Tokyo

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Himeji.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Himeji overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Himeji

Chibamirai Kanko Bus (株式会社千葉みらい観光バス), Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Tokyo to Himeji?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Tokyo to Himeji

Facts about the transport from Tokyo to Himeji

Cheapest Transport$54
Fastest Transport3h 35m
Earliest Departure7:03 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day22
Distance180 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChibamirai Kanko Bus, Shinkansen JR Central