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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara Station station to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Nara Station to Tokyo?

The distance between Nara Station and Tokyo is 518 km. The road distance is 464.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Nara Station to Tokyo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nara Station to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Nara Station to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara Station to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara Station to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara Station to Tokyo is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Nara Station to Tokyo.

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Nara Station to Tokyo - 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 Tokyo 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 / ...
3h 42m
Drive 464.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara Station to Tokyocar 464.2 km
5h 9m
¥8,054–11,634
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 32m
¥8,500
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Nara to Hon-atsuginightbus
2. Take the train from Hon-Atsugi to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone / ...
8h 10m
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 15m
¥13,834–21,445
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 4m
¥12,190–27,097
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 15m
¥17,344–36,225
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 15m
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 11m
¥19,900–40,077

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Nara to Tōkyō Station via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 8h 32m.

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