There are 4 ways to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2h 9m¥854–1,233Drive 47.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Bamboo Forest to Nara Stationcar 47.8 km
52 min¥830–1,198Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
3h 59m¥2,804–3,783Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bamboo Forest to Nara Stationtaxi 47.8 km
52 min¥18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamboo Forest station to Nara Station station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at JR Nara Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Bamboo Forest and Nara Station is 56 km. The road distance is 47.8 km.
The best way to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station, including transfers.
Bamboo Forest to Nara Station bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Bamboo Forest to Nara Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.
The best way to get from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Japan and Nara Station, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Bamboo Forest to Nara via Saga-Arashiyama and Kyōto in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bamboo Forest to JR Nara Station via Saga-Arashiyama, Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–290
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- 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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bamboo Forest to Nara Station bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Bamboo Forest to Nara Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamboo Forest to Nara Station is 48 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bamboo Forest to Nara Station.
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