How to travel from Miyazaki to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Miyazaki and Himeji is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Himeji by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Himeji → Miyazaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Okayama and then to Himeji.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥24,505($180)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shin-Yatsushiro then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Himeji by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,860 ($165).
The distance between Miyazaki and Himeji is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Miyazaki and Himeji by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥22,860 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Himeji. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Himeji. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Miyazaki and Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Miyazaki and Himeji. The distance is around 755km (469 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Himeji is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥22,450 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 35m | ¥22,860($165) | hourly | 591km (367 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train | 3h 20m | ¥26,970($195) | hourly | 900km (559 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | ¥35,455($260) | every 3 hours | 692km (430 miles) |
| Train to Kokubu(Kagoshima), plane | 4h 25m | ¥42,985($315) | every 3 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | ¥24,505($180) | every 4 hours | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ¥22,450($165) | every 3 hours | 751km (467 miles) |
| Bus to Hakata Bus Terminal, train | 6h 10m | ¥20,400($150) | hourly | 764km (475 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 45m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 559km (347 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | ¥10,950($80) | on demand | 755km (469 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyazaki and Himeji
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Miyazaki Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Miyazaki Car Ferry
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji