There are 5 ways to get from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Nara to Rokujizōtrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
- Take the subway from Rokujizo(Subway) to Keagesubway [142094] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
1h 33m¥789–1,040Drive 43.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walkcar 43.9 km
49 min¥763–1,102Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 19m¥3,270–3,857Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walktaxi 43.9 km
49 min¥16,000–20,000Train, line 17 bus
- Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus 17
1h 38m¥891–1,147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk is to train and subway which costs ¥750 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk is to drive which takes 49 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Philosopher's Walk. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Jodoji via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Keage via Rokujizo(Subway). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Nara Station and Philosopher's Walk is 45 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.
The best way to get from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk, including transfers.
Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Philosopher's Walk, Japan?
You can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Jodoji in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nara to Rokujizō
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Nara to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Rokujizo(Subway) to Keage
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–320
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,300
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodoji
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ¥16,000–20,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Rokujizō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk is 44 km. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Nara Station to Philosopher's Walk.
There are 3741+ hotels available in Philosopher's Walk.















