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How to get fromEsaka to Nara Stationby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Esaka to Nara Station by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train via Osaka-Namba

    best
    1. Take the subway from Esaka to Nambasubway subway Midosuji
    2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain train A: Nara Line Express / ...
    1h 14m
    ¥799–991

  2. Drive 37.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esaka to Nara Stationcar car 37.7 km
    42 min
    ¥655–946

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus S
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus bus T
    2h 34m
    ¥2,039–2,882

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Esaka to Nara Stationtaxi taxi 37.7 km
    42 min
    ¥14,000–17,000

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Esaka to Tennojisubway subway Midosuji
    2. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain train Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
    1h 18m
    ¥821–1,167

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  • Distance: 43.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a subway from Esaka to JR Nara Station via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 34m.

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