What is the cheapest way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi is to bus which costs ¥2910 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

The fastest way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Nagoya castle (Station) and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi station. However, there are services departing from Nagoya Castle and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Nagoya castle (Station) and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct train from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

The distance between Nagoya castle (Station) and Nara-shi is 180 km. The road distance is 138.8 km.

How do I travel from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi without a car?

The best way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi bus from?

Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where do I catch the Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi train from?

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

Train or bus from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2910 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi bus arrive?

Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at JR Nara Station.

Where does the Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi train arrive?

Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi.

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Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shi by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2h 20m
Drive 138.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nagoya castle (Station) to Nara-shicar 138.8 km
1h 57m
¥2,403–3,471
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
3h 58m
¥2,910
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Castle to Nagoyabus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Yamato-Yagitrain Urban Liner / ...
4h 25m
¥4,220–5,100

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Distance: 179.9 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Nagoya castle (Station), Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a bus from Nagoya Castle to Nara via Noritake Garden, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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