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How to get fromNara Kōen to Himeji Castle (Station)by train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nara Kōen to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain train A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    2h 24m
    ¥2,540–3,460

  2. Drive 124.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Himeji Castle (Station)car car 124.7 km
    1h 53m
    ¥2,162–3,122

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    4h 34m
    ¥4,320–7,320

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train [24708] JR Direct Rapid Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    3h 20m
    ¥2,330–3,360

  5. Train via Osaka #2

    1. Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    3h 26m
    ¥2,320–3,240

  6. Train via Kobe

    1. Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train
    4h 28m
    ¥2,220–3,170

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  • Distance: 129.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Nara Kōen, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Himeji Castle (Station) via Kencho-higashi, Kintetsu Nara, Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, Osaka-Namba, Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Himeji Castle (Station) via Kencho-higashi, JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 4h 34m.

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