Trains to Himeji
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Himeji: Himeji Station, Aboshi Station, Harima-Katsuhara Station, Agaho Station, Gochaku Station, Nozato Station, Himeji-Bessho Station, Harima-Takaoka Station, Kōro Station, Higashi-Himeji Station, Kyōguchi Station, Nibuno Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Himeji
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Himeji to Kobe | Japan | 46 km (29 mi) | about 15 min |
| Himeji to Sandachō | Japan | 49 km (30 mi) | about 16 min |
| Himeji to Takarazuka | Japan | 60 km (37 mi) | about 20 min |
| Himeji to Kawanishi | Japan | 65 km (41 mi) | about 21 min |
| Himeji to Amagasaki | Japan | 66 km (41 mi) | about 22 min |
| Himeji to Tsuyama | Japan | 69 km (43 mi) | about 23 min |
| Himeji to Minoh | Japan | 70 km (44 mi) | about 23 min |
| Himeji to Kishiwada | Japan | 72 km (45 mi) | about 24 min |
| Himeji to Okayama | Japan | 72 km (45 mi) | about 24 min |
| Himeji to Osaka | Japan | 74 km (46 mi) | about 24 min |
| Himeji to Sakai | Japan | 75 km (46 mi) | about 25 min |
| Himeji to Moriguchi | Japan | 80 km (50 mi) | about 26 min |
| Himeji to Tokyo | Japan | 463 km (288 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Himeji to Yokohama | Japan | 455 km (283 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Himeji to Nagoya | Japan | 205 km (127 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Himeji to Sapporo | Japan | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 5 h 55 min |
| Himeji to Fukuoka | Japan | 416 km (259 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Himeji to Kawasaki | Japan | 463 km (287 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Himeji to Kyoto | Japan | 99 km (61 mi) | about 32 min |
| Himeji to Saitama | Japan | 465 km (289 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Himeji have?
Himeji Station, Aboshi Station, Harima-Katsuhara Station, Agaho Station, Gochaku Station, Nozato Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.