There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Nara-ken by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nara-ken is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥950 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nara-ken is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nara. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Kyoto and Nara-ken is 42 km. The road distance is 42 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nara-ken without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥650 - ¥950.
The train from Kyōto to Nara takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kyoto to Nara-ken train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Nara-ken train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nara-ken is 42 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kyoto to Nara-ken.
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What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nara-ken, 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.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–19,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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