There are 5 ways to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
1h 12m¥770–920Drive 33.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Shitennō-jicar 33.7 km
36 min¥584–844Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Tennoji Stationbus A
2h 59m¥2,770–3,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Okumura Commemorative Museum to Shitennō-jitaxi 33.7 km
36 min¥12,000–16,000Train
- Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
1h 21m¥770–1,070
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥850 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji station. However, there are services departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at Tennoji Station via JR Nara Station and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Kintetsu-Nippombashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Nara Kōen and Shitennō-ji is 36 km. The road distance is 33.7 km.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji without a car is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥750 - ¥950.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji, including transfers.
Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥750 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Nara Kōen, Japan and Shitennō-ji, Japan?
Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kencho-higashi to Shitennō-ji via Kencho-higashi, JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and Tennoji Station in around 2h 59m.
- 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
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Tennoji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
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 Shitennō-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji is 34 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Nara Kōen to Shitennō-ji.
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