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How to get fromNara-shi to Himejiby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Namba

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    1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain train A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    1h 37m
    ¥1,991–2,729

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus bus H
    3h 47m
    ¥4,036–7,007

  3. Drive 122.9 km

    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Himejicar car 122.9 km
    1h 48m
    ¥2,132–3,080

  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

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  • Distance: 123.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Omiya to Himeji via Osaka-Namba, Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 47m.

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