What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum is to bus which costs ¥6400 - ¥6700 and takes 10h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥14000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Ghibli Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at 明星学園入口 via Meitetsu Bus Center and 中央道深大寺バス停下. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Ghibli Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at 吉祥寺 Kichijōji via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

The distance between Nara Station and Ghibli Museum is 542 km. The road distance is 455.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Ghibli Museum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Ghibli Museum train from?

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6400 - ¥6700 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Nara Station to Ghibli Museum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara Station to Ghibli Museum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Ghibli Museum is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum.

Where can I stay near Ghibli Museum?

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Nara Station to Ghibli Museum - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Nara Station to Ghibli Museum by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Chuodo Jindaijibus
10h 8m
¥6,400–6,700
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Nara to Hon-atsuginightbus
2. Take the train from 本厚木 Hon-Atsugi to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
8h 47m
¥7,150–11,940
Drive 455.4 km
1. Drive from Nara Station to Ghibli Museumcar 455.4 km
5h 19m
¥7,916–11,434
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
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 train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
5h 2m
¥14,894–22,405
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 51m
¥13,250–31,057
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
5h 53m
¥17,764–35,825
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
4. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
6h 2m
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
6h 58m
¥20,320–40,677

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Ghibli Museum, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Ghibli Museum via Kyōto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and 吉祥寺 Kichijōji in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Ghibli Museum via Meitetsu Bus Center, Chuodo Jindaiji, 中央道深大寺バス停下, and 明星学園入口 in around 10h 8m.

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