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

The cheapest way to get from JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen is to bus via Nara Kōen which costs ¥100 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥1700.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Nara Station East station and arriving at Kencho-higashi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen?

The distance between JR Nara Station and Nara Kōen is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs ¥220.

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

The bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from JR Nara Station East.

Where does the JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen bus arrive?

JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Kencho-higashi station.

Where can I stay near Nara Kōen?

There are 467+ hotels available in Nara Kōen.

JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from JR Nara Station to Nara Kōen by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashibus
6 min
¥220
Bus via Nara Kōen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 油阪船橋商店街 R6 to Daibutsuden-mae-chushajobus ぐるっとバス「奈良公園ルート」 [Nara Park Route 1] / ...
17 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from JR Nara Station to Okumura Commemorative Museumtaxi 2.1 km
2 min
¥1,400–1,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from JR Nara Station to Kencho-higashiwalk 1.7 km
20 min

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 6 min.

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