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How to get fromHimeji Castle to Nara Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle to Nara Station by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    2h 47m
    ¥2,217–3,283

  2. Train via Kobe #2

    cheapest
    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 42m
    ¥2,041–2,958

  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 30m
    ¥3,600–5,567

  4. Drive 122 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle to Nara Stationcar car 122 km
    1h 49m
    ¥2,120–3,062

  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 41m
    ¥2,075–3,013

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  • Distance: 140.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to Nara via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Ōsaka in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle to JR Nara Station via Himeji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 30m.

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