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How to get fromNara Station to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nara Station to Kinkaku-ji 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 Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 41m
    ¥891–1,147

  2. Drive 46.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara Station to Kinkaku-jicar car 46.5 km
    49 min
    ¥806–1,163

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 46.5 km
    49 min
    ¥17,000–21,000

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  • Distance: 57.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nara Station to Kinkaku-ji. However, you can take the train to Kyōto, walk to Kyoto Station, take the line 205 bus to Kinkakuji Michi, then walk to Kinkaku-ji. Alternatively, you can drive from Nara Station to Kinkaku-ji in around 49 min.

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