What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji is to train via Tenri which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥2500 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct train between Nara Station and Yakushi-ji?

No, there is no direct train from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji. However, there are services departing from Shin-Omiya and arriving at Nishinokyo via Yamatosaidaiji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji?

The distance between Nara Station and Yakushi-ji is 8 km.

How do I travel from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs ¥420 - ¥1000.

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Yakushi-ji train from?

Nara Station to Yakushi-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Shin-Omiya station.

Where does the Nara Station to Yakushi-ji train arrive?

Nara Station to Yakushi-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Yamato-Saidaiji station.

Where can I stay near Yakushi-ji?

There are 463+ hotels available in Yakushi-ji.

Nara Station to Yakushi-ji - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji by train, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Yamato-Saidaijitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
2. Take the train from Yamatosaidaiji to Nishinokyotrain [89228] Kintetsu Kashihara Line Local / ...
42 min
¥425–953
Train via Tenri
1. Take the train from Nara to Tenritrain [26597] JR Manyo Mahoroba / ...
2. Take the train from Hirahata to Nishinokyotrain [89358] Kintetsu Kashihara Line Local / ...
54 min
¥688–861
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Yakushi-jitaxi 5.3 km
6 min
¥2,500–3,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nara Station to Yakushi-jiwalk 4.3 km
51 min

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Yakushi-ji, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Nara Station to Yakushi-ji via Shin-Omiya, Yamatosaidaiji, and Nishinokyo in around 42 min.

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