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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1100 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Sakai is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Sakai station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Sakai via Shinimamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Sakai?

The distance between Nara Station and Sakai is 47 km. The road distance is 44.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥850 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Nara Station to Sakai, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Sakai?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Sakai is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥850 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Nara Station to Sakai bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara Station to Sakai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Sakai is 44 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Nara Station to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9405+ hotels available in Sakai.

Nara Station to Sakai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station to Sakai by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Shinimamiya to Sakaitrain [94246] Nankai Main Line Local / ...
1h 6m
¥893–1,170
Drive 44.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara Station to Sakaicar 44.3 km
40 min
¥764–1,103
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 Nanba Station, Osakabus N
2h 23m
¥2,788–3,268
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Sakaitaxi 44.3 km
40 min
¥19,000–23,000

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Distance: 47.2 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Sakai via Shinimamiya in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Sakai via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 23m.

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