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How to get fromNamba to Nara Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Namba to Nara Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from JR-Namba to Naratrain train Q: Yamatoji Line Local / ...
    44 min
    ¥600–900

  2. Drive  32 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Namba to Nara Stationcar car 32 km
    34 min
    ¥544–786

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus N
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus bus T
    2h 14m
    ¥2,017–2,830

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Namba to Nara Stationtaxi taxi 32 km
    34 min
    ¥14,000–17,000

  5. Train via Shin-Omiya

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiyatrain train A: Nara Line Express / ...
    54 min
    ¥550–700

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  • Distance: 41.1 km
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Namba, Japan and Nara Station, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from JR-Namba to Nara hourly. Tickets cost ¥600–900 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to JR Nara Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 14m.

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