How to travel from Akita to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Akita and Himeji is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Akita to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Himeji → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥45,725($335)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Himeji.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus
Take the train to Sakata(Yamagata) then take the bus to Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate then take the train to Higashi-Himeji.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,725 ($335).
The distance between Akita and Himeji is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Akita and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥45,725 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Himeji. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Himeji. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Himeji. The distance is around 900km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥35,595 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 25m | ¥45,725($335) | hourly | 793km (493 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 3h 60m | ¥30,665($225) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane | 5h 25m | ¥34,360($250) | every 2 hours | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 15m | ¥34,360($250) | every 20 mins | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | ¥35,595($260) | every 3 hours | 1,219km (758 miles) |
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | ¥21,495($155) | once daily | 939km (583 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 16h 5m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Drive | 10h 35m | ¥13,005($95) | on demand | 900km (560 miles) |
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Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji