What is the cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi is to train which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Kurashiki and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kurashiki to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Nara-ken Convention Center via Kobe Sannomiya Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Kurashiki and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Shin-Omiya via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Osaka-Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

The distance between Kurashiki and Nara-shi is 213 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

How do I travel from Kurashiki to Nara-shi without a car?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.

How long does it take to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Nara-shi bus from?

Kurashiki to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kurashiki station.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Nara-shi train from?

Kurashiki to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Kurashiki to Nara-shi bus arrive?

Kurashiki to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Sannomiya BT station.

Where does the Kurashiki to Nara-shi train arrive?

Kurashiki to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kurashiki to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Nara-shi is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kurashiki to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 466+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

Kurashiki to Nara-shi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Nara-shi by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 1m
¥3,361–4,660
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
5h 27m
¥4,431–4,890
Drive 223.8 km
1. Drive from Kurashiki to Nara-shicar 223.8 km
3h 7m
¥3,887–5,614
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kurashiki to Sannomiya BTbus Kobe
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus T
6h 34m
¥5,200–6,250

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Distance: 212.6 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a train from Kurashiki to Shin-Omiya via Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, and Osaka-Namba in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurashiki to Nara-ken Convention Center via Sannomiya BT, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 6h 34m.

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