There are 4 ways to get from Hida to Nara-shi by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Hida-Furukawa to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
4h 36mDrive 276.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Hida to Nara-shicar 276.6 km
3h 56m¥4,799–6,932Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
7h 55m¥9,077–10,181Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
6h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hida to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Hida to Nara-shi is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hida station to Nara-shi station. However, there are services departing from Hida-Furukawa Station and arriving at JR Nara Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hida to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Hida-Furukawa and arriving at Nara via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Hida and Nara-shi is 356 km. The road distance is 276.6 km.
The best way to get from Hida to Nara-shi without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Hida to Nara-shi, including transfers.
Hida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Hida to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hida-Furukawa station.
The best way to get from Hida to Nara-shi is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Hida, Gifu, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?
You can take a train from Hida-Furukawa to Nara via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hida-Furukawa Station to JR Nara Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Hida-Furukawa to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- 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
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Hida to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hida to Nara-shi is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Hida to Nara-shi.
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