There are 5 ways to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi by bus, train, or plane
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Bus, train via Nagoya
best- Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
7h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kamikochi Bus Terminal to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus T
8h 21m¥5,740–16,650Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
9h 35m¥19,219–29,025Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
8hBus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
- Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
8h 31m¥9,250–14,608
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi is to bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Kamikochi Bus Terminal and arriving at Nara-ken Convention Center via Shin-Osaka Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Kamikōchi and Nara-shi is 411 km.
The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi without a car is to bus and train via Nagoya which takes 7h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi, including transfers.
Kamikōchi to Nara-shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kamikochi Bus Terminal station.
Kamikōchi to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Nara-shi is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ¥5500 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kamikōchi to Nara-ken Convention Center via Kamikochi Bus Terminal, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kamikōchi to Nara via Kamikochi BT, Hirayu Onsen, Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Takayama, and Kyōto in around 8h.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–230,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Takayama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
Train from Kyōto to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Kamikochi Bus Terminal to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Standard
- ¥4,000–14,000
- Premium Green Car
- ¥4,000–19,000
Bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–5,000
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.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
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Kamikōchi to Nara-shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Kamikōchi to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
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