The distance between Iwaki and Himeji is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Iwaki to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Himeji.
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Take the train to Mito then take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Himeji.
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There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,815 ($245).
The distance between Iwaki and Himeji is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 611km (380 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Iwaki and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Himeji is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥33,815 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Himeji. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Himeji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Iwaki and Himeji. The distance is around 775km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | ¥33,815($245) | every 4 hours | 685km (426 miles) |
Train to Mito, plane | 4h 30m | ¥26,560($195) | every 30 mins | 708km (440 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5hrs | ¥34,360($250) | every 20 mins | 876km (544 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5h 10m | ¥20,260($150) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 20m | ¥41,890($305) | every 20 mins | 876km (545 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | ¥24,640($180) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | ¥18,890($140) | once daily | 799km (496 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 10m | ¥16,155($120) | 4 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | ¥11,225($82) | on demand | 775km (481 miles) |
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The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.