There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Osaka-Namba
best- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
1h¥807–1,065Drive 38.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shicar 38.2 km
42 min¥662–956Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus T
2h 34m¥1,898–3,040Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shitaxi 38.2 km
42 min¥14,000–18,000Train
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 20m¥797–1,135
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥650 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Nara-ken Convention Center via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Shin-Omiya via Nishikujo and Osaka-Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka and Nara-shi is 38 km. The road distance is 38.2 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi without a car is to train via Osaka-Namba which takes 1h and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi, including transfers.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Osaka-Namba station.
The best way to get from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi is to train via Osaka-Namba which takes 1h and costs ¥800 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?
Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-ken Convention Center via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 34m.
- 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
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nishikujō to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Shin-Omiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi is 38 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Hotel Universal Port, Osaka to Nara-shi.
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