How to travel from Himeji to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Nishinoshima is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Himeji to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost¥34,500($250)
Multiple operators
Train to Okayama, ferry
Take the train to Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥15,745($115)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,500 ($250).
The distance between Himeji and Nishinoshima is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Himeji and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ¥34,500 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Himeji and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Himeji and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kurayoshi and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥14,785 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥34,500($250) | twice daily | 490km (304 miles) |
Train to Okayama, ferry + 2 similar | 6h 15m | ¥15,745($115) | once daily | 338km (210 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 6h 15m | ¥14,785($110) | once daily | 320km (199 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 5h 55m | ¥19,715($145) | twice daily | 358km (222 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima