There are 3 ways to get from Nara Station to Tanabe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabetrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 45m¥2,794–4,025Drive 155.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara Station to Tanabecar 155.9 km
2h 13m¥2,700–3,900Bus
- Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabe City Hallbus
6h 3m¥5,498–7,678
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Tanabe is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Tanabe is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tanabe City Hall via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Kii-Tanabe via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Nara Station and Tanabe is 191 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Nara Station to Tanabe without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Nara Station to Tanabe, including transfers.
Nara Station to Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.
Nara Station to Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara Station to Tanabe is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Nara to Kii-Tanabe via Tennōji in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tanabe City Hall via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Namba in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,200
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from JR Namba to Tanabe City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,800
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara Station to Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Nara Station to Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Tanabe is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Nara Station to Tanabe.
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