How to travel from Chiba to Himeji, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Himeji is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Chiba 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.

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Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane

Take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
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Train

Take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,620($135)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Himeji.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
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Drive

Drive to Himeji.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance613km (381 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Himeji

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Chiba and Himeji is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 501km (312 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Chiba and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Himeji is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Himeji. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Himeji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Chiba and Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Chiba and Himeji. The distance is around 613km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥18,620 ($135).

How do I get from Chiba to Himeji

Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Himeji

Transport options from Chiba to Himeji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane + 5 similar
2h 50m
¥32,580($240)
every 2 hours686km (426 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
¥14,920($110)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane3h 10m
¥17,660($130)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Train to Funabashi, plane3h 45m
¥27,245($200)
hourly668km (415 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
¥50,380($370)
hourly756km (470 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 10m
¥46,685($340)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Train
3h 40m
¥18,620($135)
hourly636km (395 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 45m
¥13,140($95)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
¥8,900($65)
on demand613km (381 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.

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Himeji
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Himeji
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Himeji