What is the cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station?

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station is to bus which costs ¥8698 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station?

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Nara Station?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Skytree Town mae and arriving at Nara. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at Nara via 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Asakusa to Nara Station?

The distance between Asakusa and Nara Station is 523 km. The road distance is 470.1 km.

How do I travel from Asakusa to Nara Station without a car?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Asakusa to Nara Station?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Asakusa to Nara Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Nara Station bus from?

Asakusa to Nara Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Nara Station train from?

Asakusa to Nara Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Asakusa to Nara Station?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8698 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Asakusa to Nara Station bus arrive?

Asakusa to Nara Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Asakusa to Nara Station train arrive?

Asakusa to Nara Station train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Nara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Nara Station is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Asakusa to Nara Station.

Where can I stay near Nara Station?

There are 9784+ hotels available in Nara Station.

Asakusa to Nara Station - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Asakusa to Nara Station by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 13m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Asakusa Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Flying Sneaker
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
9h 9m
¥4,650–8,850
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
10h 12m
¥8,697
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Skytree Town mae to Naranightbus
8h 44m
¥6,500–11,000
Drive 470.1 km
1. Drive from Asakusa to Nara Stationcar 470.1 km
5h 20m
¥8,156–11,780
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain
4h 24m
¥14,010–21,716
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Shinfukushimatrain
3. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain
5h 30m
¥12,370–30,416
Bus, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from 浅草二丁目 to 日暮里駅前bus
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain
4h 59m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
5h 30m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Shinfukushimatrain
4. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain
6h 4m
¥19,827–39,497

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Nara Station, Japan?

You can take a train from 浅草 Asakusa to Nara via 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 隅田公園 to JR Nara Station via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 10h 12m.

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