How to travel from Himeji to Kōfu, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Kōfu is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Himeji to Kōfu 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 Kōfu → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥36,415($265)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nagoya then Shiojiri and then to Kofu.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost¥15,195($110)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Kōfu Station.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,460($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Kōfu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Kōfu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,720 ($71) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,415 ($265).
The distance between Himeji and Kōfu is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Himeji and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥36,415 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,720 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Kōfu. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Shiojiri. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Himeji and Kōfu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Himeji and Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Himeji and Kōfu. The distance is around 490km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,195 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Kōfu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3hrs | ¥36,415($265) | every 2 hours | 459km (285 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 4h 30m | ¥18,070($130) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4h 35m | ¥25,735($190) | 5 times a day | 807km (502 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 4h 40m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 641km (399 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | ¥25,875($190) | hourly | 773km (480 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥15,195($110) | every 2 hours | 514km (319 miles) |
| Train via Shizuoka | 4h 50m | ¥15,335($110) | every 4 hours | 551km (343 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 25m | ¥12,460($90) | twice daily | 507km (315 miles) |
| Train to Osaka, Bus | 13h 25m | ¥9,720($71) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | ¥7,395($54) | on demand | 490km (304 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Kōfu
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Skymark Airlines
Airports near Kōfu
The following major airports near Kōfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 110km (69 miles) from Kōfu