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How to get fromNara Station to Katsura (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nara Station to Katsura (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nishioji Shijobus bus 205
    1h 28m
    ¥1,091–1,397
  2. Drive 41.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara Station to Katsura (Station)car car 41.2 km
    44 min
    ¥715–1,032
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Katsura (Station)taxi taxi 41.2 km
    44 min
    ¥15,000–19,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Katsura (Station), Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nara Station to Katsura (Station). However, you can take the train to Kyōto, walk to Kyoto Station, take the line 205 bus to Nishioji Shijo, walk to Hankyuusaiin Eki, then take the train to Katsura. Alternatively, you can drive from Nara Station to Katsura (Station) in around 44 min.

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