There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
54 min¥934–1,122Drive 33.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 33.2 km
36 min¥576–831Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 40m¥2,125–2,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Okumura Commemorative Museumtaxi 33.2 km
36 min¥12,000–16,000Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 4m¥976–1,269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Kitahama and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara via Kintetsu-Nippombashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Ōsaka and Nara Kōen is 36 km. The road distance is 33.2 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen without a car is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 54 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.
Ōsaka to Nara Kōen train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 54 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?
Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Marubiru to Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ōsaka to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Ōsaka to Nara Kōen train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Nara Kōen is 33 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ōsaka to Nara Kōen.
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