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How to get fromKatsura (Station) to Nara-shiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Katsura (Station) to Nara-shi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 31m
    ¥1,044–1,427

  2. Drive 39.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katsura (Station) to Nara-shicar car 39.8 km
    44 min
    ¥691–997

  3. Line 205 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2h 32m
    ¥1,081–1,428

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Katsura (Station) to Nara-shitaxi taxi 39.8 km
    44 min
    ¥15,000–18,000

  5. Train via Yamato-Saidaiji

    1. Take the train from Takeda to Yamato-Saidaijitrain train B: Kyoto Line Express / ...
    1h 33m
    ¥964–1,207

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  • Distance: 50.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Katsura (Station), Kyoto, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Nara every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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