There are 6 ways to get from Akashi to Nara-shi by train, bus, or car
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Train via Namba(Subway)
best- Take the train from Asagiri to Kitashinchitrain JR Kobe Line / ...
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 7m¥1,544–2,041Drive 82 km
cheapest- Drive from Akashi to Nara-shicar 82 km
1h 29m¥1,254–1,811Bus
- Take the bus from Maiko Koko Mae to Sannomiyabus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus T
3h 22m¥2,860–3,810Train
- Take the train from Asagiri to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
2h 12m¥1,526–2,176Train #2
- Take the train from Akashi to Shinfukushimatrain JR Kobe Line / ...
- Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
2h 28m¥1,513–2,228Train #3
- Take the train from Asagiri to Naratrain JR Kobe Line
2h 34m¥1,600–2,300
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akashi to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Akashi to Nara-shi is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Akashi to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Maiko Koko Mae and arriving at Nara-ken Convention Center via Kobe Sannomiya Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asagiri and arriving at Nara. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Akashi and Nara-shi is 86 km. The road distance is 82 km.
The best way to get from Akashi to Nara-shi without a car is to train via Namba(Subway) which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Akashi to Nara-shi, including transfers.
Akashi to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Sanyo Bus, depart from Maiko Koko Mae station.
Akashi to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Asagiri station.
The best way to get from Akashi to Nara-shi is to train via Namba(Subway) which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Akashi, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?
You can take a train from Asagiri to Shin-Omiya via Kitashinchi, Nishiumeda, Namba(Subway), and Osaka-Namba in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maiko Koko Mae to Nara-ken Convention Center via Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Asagiri to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Asagiri to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- overpass.dokkoisho.com
Train from Akashi to Shinfukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukushima to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- overpass.dokkoisho.com
Train from Asagiri to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 078-782-2043
- Website
- sanyo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Maiko Koko Mae to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥510
- Schedules at
- sanyo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Akashi to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Sanyo Bus, arrive at Sannomiya station.
Akashi to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kitashinchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akashi to Nara-shi is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Akashi to Nara-shi.
There are 472+ hotels available in Nara-shi.