How to Travel from
Nara Station to Himeji Castle
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Nara Station, Japan → Himeji Castle, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nara Station to Himeji Castle
Composite routes from Nara Station to Himeji Castle
Cheapest
1 h 27 min
Car
122 km.
from $6
Other
2 h 13 min
104 km.
from $5.43
4 h 7 min
104 km.
from $50.91
2 h 40 min
104 km.
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Transport providers
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$34.30
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Ōsaka to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Nara to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Train from Nara to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Ōsaka to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Bus operators
Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)
Phone:
06-6844-1124
Website:
okkbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.24–$17.79
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Himeji
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.51–$38.11
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle is to drive which costs $13.04 - $19.57 and takes 1h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $13.04 - $19.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Himeji Castle?
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Himeji Castle station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Himeji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Himeji Castle?
No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Himeji Castle. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Himeji via Kyōto and Shin-Kōbe Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
How far is it from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
The distance between Nara Station and Himeji Castle is 166 km. The road distance is 122.8 km.
How do I travel from Nara Station to Himeji Castle without a car?
The best way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 13m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nara Station to Himeji Castle bus from?
Nara Station to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus), depart from JR Nara Station.
Where do I catch the Nara Station to Himeji Castle train from?
Nara Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
Train, bus or fly from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
The best way to get from Nara Station to Himeji Castle is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $47.83 and takes 4h 7m. There are no good options to train between Nara Station to Himeji Castle.
Where does the Nara Station to Himeji Castle bus arrive?
Nara Station to Himeji Castle bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus), arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Where does the Nara Station to Himeji Castle train arrive?
Nara Station to Himeji Castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Can I drive from Nara Station to Himeji Castle?
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Himeji Castle is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Nara Station to Himeji Castle.
Where can I stay near Himeji Castle?
There are 89+ hotels available in Himeji Castle. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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