There are 4 ways to get from Nagoya to Hirakata by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Tambabashi to Hirakatashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 15mDrive 145 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Hirakatacar 145 km
1h 58m¥2,493–3,600Bus
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Kosoku Nagaokakyobus
2h 48m¥3,138–4,258Train
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 2m¥4,768–5,746
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Hirakata is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Hirakata is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya station to Hirakata. However, there are services departing from Nagoya Station and arriving at Kosoku Nagaokakyo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya to Hirakata. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Hirakatashi via Kyōto and Tambabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Nagoya and Hirakata is 160 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Hirakata without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Nagoya to Hirakata, including transfers.
Nagoya to Hirakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Nagoya Station.
Nagoya to Hirakata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Hirakata is to train via Kyōto which takes 1h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Hirakata, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya to Hirakatashi via Kyoto, Kyōto, Kintetsu-Tambabashi, and Tambabashi in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Nagoya Station to Kosoku Nagaokakyo once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,400–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Nagoya Station to Kosoku Nagaokakyo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Website
- Willer Express
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Booking & Getting There
Nagoya to Hirakata bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kosoku Nagaokakyo station.
Nagoya to Hirakata train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Hirakata is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Nagoya to Hirakata.
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