There are 3 ways to get from Hiroshima to Nara-ken by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 11m¥5,208–7,113Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Hiroshima to Nambanightbus Jx522
8h 10m¥4,550–7,200Drive 357.2 km
- Drive from Hiroshima to Nara-shicar 357.2 km
4h 47m¥6,204–8,961
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hiroshima to Nara-ken is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Hiroshima to Nara-ken is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiroshima to Nara-ken. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Namba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiroshima to Nara-ken. However, there are services departing from Hiroshima and arriving at Shin-Omiya via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Osaka-Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Hiroshima and Nara-ken is 341 km. The road distance is 357.2 km.
The best way to get from Hiroshima to Nara-ken without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Hiroshima to Nara-ken, including transfers.
Hiroshima to Nara-ken bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Hiroshima station.
Hiroshima to Nara-ken train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hiroshima station.
Hiroshima to Nara-ken bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Namba station.
What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Nara-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Hiroshima to Shin-Omiya via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, and Osaka-Namba in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Hiroshima to Namba once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–6,500 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Hiroshima to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,000–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,500–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Hiroshima to Nara-ken train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiroshima to Nara-ken is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Hiroshima to Nara-ken.
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