There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain Nozomi / ...
2h 11m¥2,151–2,969Train via Kobe #2
cheapest- Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain
- Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain
4h¥2,006–2,899Bus
- Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Stationbus H
3h 57m¥4,036–7,007Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station)car 121.9 km
1h 48m¥2,111–3,049Train via Kobe
- Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Sumatrain
- Take the train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimejitrain
3h 21m¥2,056–3,049
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train via Kobe which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Nara-ken Convention Center and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Shin-Omiya and arriving at Sanyohimeji via Namba, Shin Osaka and Tegara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Nara-shi and Himeji Castle (Station) is 126 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station), including transfers.
Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nara-ken Convention Center station.
Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Shin-Omiya station.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Omiya to Himeji Castle (Station) via Osaka-Namba, Namba, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Himeji, Tegara, and Sanyohimeji in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Himeji Castle (Station) via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Suma
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Sanyosuma to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
Train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimeji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- Sanyo Electric Railway
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Osaka-Namba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station) is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nara-shi to Himeji Castle (Station).
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