How to travel from Yokohama to Himeji, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Himeji is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Yokohama 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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Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,640($350)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Himeji.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,440($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Himeji.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

Jam Jam Liner

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Drive

Drive to Himeji.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance558km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Himeji

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 9h 20m. 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 ¥47,640 ($350).

The distance between Yokohama and Himeji is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Yokohama and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Himeji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥47,640 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Himeji. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Yokohama and Himeji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yokohama and Himeji. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 横浜駅改札口前_01. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Yokohama and Himeji. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Himeji. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Yokohama and Himeji. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥19,440 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Himeji

Transport options from Yokohama to Himeji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train + 4 similar
2h 35m
¥47,640($350)
every 3 hours658km (409 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
¥24,370($180)
every 3 hours513km (319 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train3h 10m
¥30,530($225)
every 3 hours587km (365 miles)
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train3h 45m
¥49,145($360)
every 3 hours728km (453 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train3h 30m
¥55,305($405)
every 3 hours674km (419 miles)
Train
2h 50m
¥19,440($140)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
¥11,910($87)
once daily594km (369 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
¥8,075($59)
on demand558km (347 miles)

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Airports near Himeji

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

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Himeji
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Himeji
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Himeji