How to travel from Himeji to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Himeji and Osaka is around 83km (51 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 29min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Himeji to Osaka by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration29min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance89km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Himeji to Osaka by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 29min.

The distance between Himeji and Osaka is around 83km (51 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)

It takes around 29min to get from Himeji and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Himeji to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 29min and will set you back approx ¥4,790 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Osaka. It typically takes around 29min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Himeji and Osaka with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 29min.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Osaka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 29min, 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 Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 29min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 29min.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Himeji and Osaka. The distance is around 89km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 29min and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).

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Transport options from Himeji to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
29min
¥4,790($35)
every 15 mins83km (51 miles)
Drive
1hr
¥1,370($10)
on demand89km (55 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka