There are 5 ways to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2h¥1,446–2,022Drive 65.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 65.6 km
1h 11m¥1,138–1,644Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 42m¥2,503–3,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Okumura Commemorative Museumtaxi 65.6 km
1h 11m¥24,000–29,000Train via Nippombashi
- Take the train from Motomachi to Nodatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 6m¥1,439–1,801
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Motomachi and arriving at Nara via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Kobe and Nara Kōen is 82 km. The road distance is 65.6 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen, including transfers.
Kobe to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Motomachi station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Nara Kōen is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?
You can take a train from Motomachi to Kencho-higashi via Ōsaka, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Motomachi to Noda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Nara Kōen is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Kobe to Nara Kōen.
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