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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Tennōji is to drive which costs ¥480 - ¥750 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Tennōji is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ¥480 - ¥750.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Tennōji?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Tennōji station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tennoji Station via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Tennōji?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nara and arriving at Tennōji. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Tennōji?

The distance between Nara Station and Tennōji is 38 km. The road distance is 32.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Tennōji without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.

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

The train from Nara to Tennōji takes 49 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Tennōji?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Tennōji is to train which takes 49 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Nara Station to Tennōji bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara Station to Tennōji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Tennōji?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Tennōji is 32 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Nara Station to Tennōji.

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

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Nara Station to Tennōji - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nara Station to Tennōji by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Tennōjitrain Q: Yamatoji Line Local / ...
49 min
¥550–850
Drive 32.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara Station to Tennōjicar 32.2 km
35 min
¥490–707
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 Tennoji Stationbus A
2h 13m
¥2,636–3,311
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Tennōjitaxi 32.2 km
35 min
¥14,000–17,000
Train via JR-Namba
1. Take the train from Nara to Jr-Nambatrain Q: Yamatoji Line Rapid / ...
54 min
¥747–1,048
Train via Tsuruhashi
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Tsuruhashitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
2. Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Tennōjitrain Ōsaka Loop Line Local
1h 2m
¥615–747

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Distance: 37.5 km
Duration: 49 min

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nara to Tennōji once daily. Tickets cost ¥550–850 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tennoji Station via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 13m.

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