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How to get fromHimeji to Nara-shiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Nara-shi by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Namba

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    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain train A: Nara Line Express / ...
    1h 23m
    ¥2,048–2,730

  2. 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 Nara-ken Convention Centerbus bus T
    3h 8m
    ¥3,500–5,567

  3. Drive 122 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Nara-shicar car 122 km
    1h 47m
    ¥2,116–3,056

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service
    2h 43m
    ¥2,050–2,904

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  • Distance: 123.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a train from Himeji to Shin-Omiya via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, and Osaka-Namba in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Himeji Station to Nara-ken Convention Center via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 8m.

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