Rome2Rio

How to get fromNara Station to Himejiby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Himeji

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Nara Station to Himeji by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station

    best
    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 / ...
    1h 39m
    ¥1,971–2,869

  2. 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
    3h 50m
    ¥4,098–7,078

  3. Drive 124.4 km

    1. Drive from Nara Station to Himejicar car 124.4 km
    1h 50m
    ¥2,159–3,118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Higashi-Himejitrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2h 43m
    ¥2,056–2,849

  5. 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
    3h 50m
    ¥2,006–2,899

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nara Station to Himeji.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Himeji, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Himeji via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin Osaka in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 50m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers