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How to get fromNara Station to Awaji Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station to Awaji Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    3h 20m
    ¥3,396–4,039

  2. Drive 137.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara Station to Minamiawajicar car 137.3 km
    2h 13m
    ¥2,382–3,440

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minatomachi BT OCAT to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    4h 5m
    ¥4,381–4,479

  4. Bus via Kobe

    1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    4h 15m
    ¥4,680–5,217

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  • Distance: 147.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?

Takamatsu Express operates a bus from Minatomachi BT OCAT to Kosoku Awaji Shichi every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,820 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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