There are 4 ways to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
- Take the train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashitrain [93549] Ltd. Exp Koya 1
4h 3m¥2,294–2,841Drive 69.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nara-shi to Okunoin-maecar 69.9 km
1h 7m¥1,205–1,740Bus
- Take the bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-maebus
4h 8m¥3,077–3,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Okunoin-maetaxi 69.9 km
1h 7m¥26,000–31,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae. However, there are services departing from Highway Kyotanabe and arriving at Okunoin-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Kōyasan-eki via Shinimamiya and Gokurakubashi Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Nara-shi and Okunoin-mae is 105 km. The road distance is 69.9 km.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥2200 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae, including transfers.
Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, depart from Highway Kyotanabe station.
Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥2200 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥3200 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Okunoin-mae, Wakayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Nara to Okunoin-mae via Shinimamiya, Gokurakubashi, Gokurakubashi Station, Kōyasan-eki, and Koyasan Sta. in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Keihan Bus operates a bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Nara to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3090-2608
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
Train from Shinimamiya to Gokurakubashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Nankai Electric Railway
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Highway Kyotanabe to Okunoin-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–31,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae bus services, operated by Keihan Bus, arrive at Okunoin-mae station.
Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Imamiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Nara-shi to Okunoin-mae.
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