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

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi is to bus which costs ¥2910 and takes 4h 15m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya castle 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 4h 15m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Marunouchi(Subway) and arriving at Nara via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2910 and takes 4h 15m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Nagoya castle to Nara-shi?

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

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 462+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

Nagoya castle 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 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 27m
Drive 138.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nagoya castle to Nara-shicar 138.8 km
1h 57m
¥2,412–3,484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
4h 15m
¥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 43m
¥4,220–5,100

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Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Nagoya castle, Aichi-ken, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Nagoya castle to Nara via Marunouchi(Subway), Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 2h 27m. 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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