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

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Station 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 21m
    ¥2,118–3,010

  2. Train via Kobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train train
    2. Take the train from Nishidai to Osaka-Umedatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train
    3h 57m
    ¥2,019–2,924

  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 12m
    ¥3,600–5,567

  4. Drive 123.8 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Station to Nara Stationcar car 123.8 km
    1h 51m
    ¥2,144–3,097

  5. Train via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Amagasakitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    2h 47m
    ¥2,119–3,011

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  • Distance: 138.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Station to Nara via Himeji, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Ōsaka in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Himeji Station to JR Nara Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 12m.

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