What is the cheapest way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct bus between JR Nara Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from JR Nara Station station to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between JR Nara Station and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nara and arriving at Motomachi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

The distance between JR Nara Station and Kobe is 79 km. The road distance is 63.5 km.

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

The best way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe without a car is to train via Hanaten which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

How long does it take to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the JR Nara Station to Kobe bus from?

JR Nara Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

Where do I catch the JR Nara Station to Kobe train from?

JR Nara Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.

Train or bus from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe is to train via Hanaten which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the JR Nara Station to Kobe bus arrive?

JR Nara Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the JR Nara Station to Kobe train arrive?

JR Nara Station to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hanaten station.

Can I drive from JR Nara Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between JR Nara Station to Kobe is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from JR Nara Station to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.

JR Nara Station to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from JR Nara Station to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Hanaten
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Hanatentrain [24708] JR Direct Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Hanaten to Motomachitrain JR Touzaisen Gakkentoshisen / ...
1h 45m
¥1,228–1,771
Drive 63.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from JR Nara Station to Kobecar 63.5 km
1h 10m
¥971–1,403
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 24m
¥2,929–3,611
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from JR Nara Station to Kobetaxi 63.5 km
1h 10m
¥28,000–34,000
Train
1. Take the train from Nara to Motomachitrain Yamatoji Line Section Rapid Service
2h 6m
¥1,300–1,900
Train via Nodahanshin
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
2. Take the train from Noda to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
2h 7m
¥1,133–1,414

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Distance: 79.2 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between JR Nara Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Motomachi via Hanaten in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Airport in around 2h 24m.

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