The distance between Shizuoka and Himeji is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shizuoka 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 Himeji.
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji.
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Take the bus to Ōsaka then take the train to Higashi-Himeji.
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There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥9,035 ($66) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,635 ($85).
The distance between Shizuoka and Himeji is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Shizuoka and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Himeji is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,035 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Himeji. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Shizuoka and Himeji with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shizuoka and Himeji. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Shizuoka and Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Shizuoka and Himeji. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | ¥11,635($85) | hourly | 430km (267 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 50m | ¥19,440($140) | every 30 mins | 667km (415 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4hrs | ¥18,755($135) | every 30 mins | 671km (417 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 20m | ¥9,035($66) | once daily | 493km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | ¥6,025($44) | on demand | 402km (250 miles) |
Hanshin Railways
Sanyo Electric Railway
Skymark Airlines
Shizutetsu Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.