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How to get fromOsaka to SPring-8by train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to SPring-8 by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sayotrain train Super Hakuto
    3h 53m
    ¥2,241–3,119

  2. Train via Kobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Osaka-Umeda to Nishidaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishidai(Hyogo) to Sanyohimejitrain train
    3. Take the train from Himeji to Mikazukitrain train
    5h 49m
    ¥1,840–2,693

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Himeji to SPring-8taxi taxi
    1h 16m
    ¥15,268–19,760

  4. Train via Himeji

    1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Himejitrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the train from Himeji to Mikazukitrain train [31123] Jr Kishin / ...
    4h 37m
    ¥1,965–2,848

  5. Drive 132.7 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to SPring-8car car 132.7 km
    1h 48m
    ¥2,280–3,294

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and SPring-8, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Sayo every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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