How to travel from Himeji to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Himeji and Tottori is around 120km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out TottoriHimeji if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,695($27)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Himeji to Tottori by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,780 ($13).

The distance between Himeji and Tottori is around 120km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Himeji and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Himeji to Tottori is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ¥1,780 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Tottori. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Himeji and Tottori with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Tottori. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Tottori. We recommend that you drive to Tottori. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Tottori. We recommend that you take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 120km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ¥3,695 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Tottori

Transport options from Himeji to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
¥3,695($27)
5 times a day122km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
¥1,780($13)
on demand120km (74 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori