There are 5 ways to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
- Take the train from Namba(Nankai) to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
4h 18m¥2,421–2,861Drive 71.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Okunoincar 71.4 km
1h 7m¥1,238–1,788Bus
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-maebus
4h 39m¥3,260–3,460Taxi
- Take the taxi from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Okunointaxi 71.4 km
1h 7m¥26,000–32,000Train
- Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
4h 27m¥2,501–3,061
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Kōen to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at Okunoin-mae via Highway Kyotanabe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Kōen to Okunoin. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Namba(Nankai) and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Nara Kōen and Okunoin is 102 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥2400 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin, including transfers.
Nara Kōen to Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Highway Kyotanabe station.
Nara Kōen to Okunoin train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Okunoin is to train via Osaka which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥2400 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥3500 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Nara Kōen, Japan and Okunoin, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Okunoin via Kencho-higashi, Kintetsu Nara, Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, Namba(Nankai), Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, Kōyasan-eki, Koyasan Sta., and Tamagawa-dori in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashi
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Namba(Nankai) to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
Kitamori
- Phone
- +81 595-38-1524
- Website
- kitamori.jp
Sanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 595-21-0585
- Website
- sanco-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara Kōen to Okunoin bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Okunoin-mae station.
Nara Kōen to Okunoin train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Kōen to Okunoin is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Nara Kōen to Okunoin.
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