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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Shinjuku?

The distance between Nara Station and Shinjuku is 536 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku, including transfers.

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

Nara Station to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Nara Station to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Nara Station to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Nara Station to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Shinjuku is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Nara Station to Shinjuku.

How do I get a train ticket from Nara Station to Shinjuku?

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Nara Station to Shinjuku - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Nara Station to Shinjuku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 16m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Nara to Hon-atsuginightbus
2. Take the train from 本厚木 Hon-Atsugi to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
8h 19m
¥7,050–11,800
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 46m
¥8,500
Drive 461.3 km
1. Drive from Nara Station to Shinjukucar 461.3 km
5h 8m
¥8,012–11,573
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 29m
¥14,644–22,025
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Fukushimatrain
2. Take the train from Shinfukushima to Sannomiya(Jr)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
5h 18m
¥13,000–30,677
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
5h 7m
¥17,334–36,595
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
5h 29m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Fukushimatrain
2. Take the train from Shinfukushima to Sannomiya(Jr)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
6h 32m
¥20,110–40,427

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Nara to 新宿 Shinjuku via Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 8h 46m.

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