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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Nara Kōenby train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Nara Kōen by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway subway
    3. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain train
    2h 30m
    ¥2,567–3,463

  2. Drive 123.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar car 123.5 km
    1h 50m
    ¥2,140–3,091

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus H
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus bus T
    3h 43m
    ¥3,820–5,787

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    3h
    ¥2,437–3,503

  5. Train via Kobe

    1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Sanyosumatrain train
    2. Take the train from Suma to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train
    3h 54m
    ¥2,295–3,233

  6. Train via Kobe #2

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Motomachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Motomachi to Fukushimatrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain train
    3h 56m
    ¥2,261–3,178

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  • Distance: 129.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Kencho-higashi via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Kencho-higashi via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Ōsaka, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 3h.

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