How to travel from Himeji to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Himeji and Shikoku is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Himeji to Shikoku 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 ShikokuHimeji if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane

Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Noichi.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,665($225)
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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Kochi(Kochi).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Harimaya Bridge BT.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
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Drive

Drive to Kōchi.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Himeji to Shikoku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥8,900 ($65) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).

The distance between Himeji and Shikoku is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Himeji and Shikoku by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Himeji to Shikoku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Shikoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,900 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Shikoku. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Shikoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Noichi. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Shikoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Shikoku. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Shikoku is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).

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Transport options from Himeji to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
¥30,665($225)
hourly286km (178 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane2h 50m
¥48,460($355)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
¥50,105($365)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Train
3hrs
¥11,225($82)
hourly255km (158 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥8,900($65)
5 times a day251km (156 miles)
Train to Maikokoen, bus4h 45m
¥9,995($73)
hourly466km (290 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
¥3,560($26)
on demand244km (152 miles)

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Airports near Shikoku

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

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Shikoku