What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Asakusa?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Nara and arriving at Tokyo Skytree Town mae. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa via Kyoto, Tōkyō Station and 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Asakusa?

The distance between Nara Station and Asakusa is 523 km. The road distance is 469.3 km.

How do I travel from Nara Station to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Asakusa?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nara Station to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Asakusa bus from?

Nara Station to Asakusa bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Asakusa train from?

Nara Station to Asakusa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.

Train or bus from Nara Station to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Nara Station to Asakusa bus arrive?

Nara Station to Asakusa bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Nara Station to Asakusa train arrive?

Nara Station to Asakusa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Nara Station to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Asakusa is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Nara Station to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Nara Station to Asakusa - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

How to get fromNara Station to Asakusa

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 10 ways to get from Nara Station to Asakusa by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 57m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
9h 23m
¥4,661–8,917
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
9h 26m
¥8,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Nara to Tokyo Skytree Town maenightbus
8h 44m
¥6,500–11,000
Drive 469.3 km
1. Drive from Nara Station to Asakusacar 469.3 km
5h 14m
¥8,143–11,762
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
4h 40m
¥13,754–21,205
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Fukushimatrain
2. Take the train from Shinfukushima to Sannomiya(Jr)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
5h 29m
¥12,110–29,857
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
5h 7m
¥17,094–36,225
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Fukushimatrain
2. Take the train from Shinfukushima to Sannomiya(Jr)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
6h 8m
¥19,800–39,977
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
5h 40m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,151Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nara Station to Asakusa.

Launch map view

Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nara to 浅草 Asakusa via Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and 秋葉原 Akihabara in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to 隅田公園 via Meitetsu Bus Center, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and 日本橋 in around 9h 26m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.