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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Nara National Museum is to bus via Daibutsuden-mae-chushajo which costs ¥100 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Nara National Museum is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1400 - ¥1700.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Nara Station East station and arriving at Kencho-higashi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Nara National Museum?

The distance between Nara Station and Nara National Museum is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Nara National Museum without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs ¥220.

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

The bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Nara Station to Nara National Museum bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from JR Nara Station East.

Where does the Nara Station to Nara National Museum bus arrive?

Nara Station to Nara National Museum bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Kencho-higashi station.

Where can I stay near Nara National Museum?

There are 463+ hotels available in Nara National Museum.

Nara Station to Nara National Museum - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station to Nara National Museum by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashibus
9 min
¥220
Bus via Daibutsuden-mae-chushajo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ｊｒ奈良駅西口 R5 to Daibutsuden-mae-chushajobus ぐるっとバス「奈良公園ルート」 [Nara Park Route 1] / ...
20 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Nara National Museumtaxi 2.1 km
2 min
¥1,400–1,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nara Station to Nara National Museumwalk 2.3 km
27 min

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 6 min.

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