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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Namba is to train via Shin-Omiya which costs ¥550 - ¥700 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Namba is to drive which takes 34 min and costs ¥550 - ¥800.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Namba?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Namba station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nara and arriving at Jr-Namba. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Namba?

The distance between Nara Station and Namba is 41 km. The road distance is 31.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Namba without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

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

The train from Nara to Jr-Namba takes 41 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Nara Station to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Namba?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Namba is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Nara Station to Namba bus arrive?

Nara Station to Namba bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.

Where does the Nara Station to Namba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Namba is 32 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Nara Station to Namba.

Where can I stay near Namba?

There are 9517+ hotels available in Namba.

Nara Station to Namba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara Station to Namba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Jr-Nambatrain Q: Yamatoji Line Rapid / ...
41 min
¥600–900
Train via Shin-Omiya
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
54 min
¥550–700
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Namba Stationbus N
2h 11m
¥2,498–2,878
Drive 31.8 km
1. Drive from Nara Station to Nambacar 31.8 km
34 min
¥552–798
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Nambataxi 31.8 km
34 min
¥12,000–15,000

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Distance: 41.1 km
Duration: 41 min

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Jr-Namba hourly. Tickets cost ¥600–900 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to JR Namba Station via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 11m.

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