What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥950 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Shin-Ōsaka Station station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Shin-Osaka Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nara and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

The distance between Nara Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station is 50 km. The road distance is 36.2 km.

How do I travel from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station without a car?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

The train from Nara to Shin-Ōsaka Station takes 53 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station is to train which takes 53 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station bus arrive?

Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station is 36 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where can I stay near Shin-Ōsaka Station?

There are 9606+ hotels available in Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain [24708] JR Direct Rapid Service / ...
53 min
¥750–1,100
Drive 36.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationcar 36.2 km
40 min
¥629–908
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Shin-Osaka Stationbus S
2h 9m
¥2,390–2,777
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtaxi 36.2 km
40 min
¥13,000–17,000
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
2. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway Midosuji
1h 10m
¥791–929

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Distance: 49.7 km
Duration: 53 min

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Shin-Osaka Station via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 9m.

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