How to travel from Himeji to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Motobu is around 1,331km (827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Himeji to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥20,260($150)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 5h 20m.
The distance between Himeji and Motobu is around 1,331km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Himeji and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥20,260 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Himeji and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Himeji to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥20,260 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5h 20m | ¥20,260($150) | every 2 hours | 1,345km (836 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 5h 30m | ¥25,325($185) | 5 times a day | 1,331km (827 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane and bus | 5h 40m | ¥26,420($195) | every 2 hours | 1,398km (868 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ¥36,140($265) | every 3 hours | 1,389km (863 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 15m | ¥31,350($230) | every 2 hours | 1,336km (830 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 6h 35m | ¥24,640($180) | every 2 hours | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥33,675($245) | 4 times a week | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥32,580($240) | 4 times a week | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Chugoku Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu