There are 3 ways to get from Nara-shi to Kii-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 158.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabecar 158.8 km
2h 8m¥2,756–3,980Bus
- Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Tanabebus
6h 2m¥5,436–7,607
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe. However, there are services departing from Nara-ken Convention Center and arriving at Tanabe via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Kii-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-shi and Kii-Tanabe is 191 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe, including transfers.
Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nara-ken Convention Center station.
Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Kii-Tanabe, Japan?
You can take a train from Nara to Kii-Tanabe via Tennōji in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Tanabe via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Namba in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nara to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,800
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.
Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Nara-shi to Kii-Tanabe.
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