There are 5 ways to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
1h 37m¥2,468–3,190Drive 125 km
cheapest- Drive from Himeji to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 125 km
1h 51m¥2,153–3,110Bus
- Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus H
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
3h 26m¥3,820–5,787Train
- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2h 7m¥2,338–3,230Train #2
- Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2h 56m¥2,270–3,124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Himeji station to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Himeji Station and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Osaka-Namba and Shin-Omiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Himeji and Nara Kōen is 126 km. The road distance is 125 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen, including transfers.
Himeji to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Himeji Station.
Himeji to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
The best way to get from Himeji to Nara Kōen is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?
You can take a train from Himeji to Kencho-higashi via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, Osaka-Namba, Shin-Omiya, Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu Nara, and Kencho-higashi in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Himeji Station to Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,500
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Himeji to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Himeji to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Nara Kōen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Himeji to Nara Kōen.
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