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.
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 from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | ¥47,640($350) | every 3 hours | 658km (409 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 45m | ¥24,370($180) | every 3 hours | 513km (319 miles) |
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train | 3h 10m | ¥30,530($225) | every 3 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), train | 3h 45m | ¥49,145($360) | every 3 hours | 728km (453 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 30m | ¥55,305($405) | every 3 hours | 674km (419 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | ¥19,440($140) | hourly | 579km (360 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | ¥11,910($87) | once daily | 594km (369 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | ¥8,075($59) | on demand | 558km (347 miles) |
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Keio Dentetsu Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Hanshin Railways
Sanyo Electric Railway
Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.