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How to get fromTōdai-ji to Himeji Castle (Station)by train, subway, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tōdai-ji to Himeji Castle (Station) by train, subway, bus, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain train
    2. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain train
    2h 33m
    ¥2,343–3,214

  2. Drive 124.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tōdai-ji to Himeji Castle (Station)car car 124.2 km
    1h 52m
    ¥2,156–3,114

  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 48m
    ¥4,320–7,320

  4. Train

    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 39m
    ¥2,320–3,240

  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
    4h 42m
    ¥2,220–3,170

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  • Distance: 129.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Tōdai-ji, Nara-ken, Japan and Himeji Castle (Station), Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Tōdai-ji to Himeji Castle (Station) via Himurojinja shrine, JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Himeji Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tōdai-ji to Himeji Castle (Station) via Himurojinja shrine, JR Nara Station East, Nara, Ōsaka, Amagasaki, and Himeji in around 3h 39m.

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