There are 3 ways to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabetrain Kuroshio 19 / ...
3h 40m¥2,815–3,947Drive 158.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara-shi to Tanabecar 158.2 km
2h 8m¥2,739–3,956Bus
- Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabe City Hallbus
6h¥5,436–7,607
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara-ken to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Nara-ken Convention Center and arriving at Tanabe City Hall via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Nara-ken to Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Shin-Omiya and arriving at Kii-Tanabe via Tsuruhashi and Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Nara-ken and Tanabe is 185 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe, including transfers.
Nara-ken to Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nara-ken Convention Center station.
Nara-ken to Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Nara-ken to Tanabe is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Nara-ken, Japan and Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabe hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Tanabe City Hall via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Namba in around 6h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
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 Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,200
- 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-ken to Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Nara-ken to Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kii-Tanabe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-ken to Tanabe is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Nara-ken to Tanabe.
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