What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai?

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai?

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi to Sakai station. However, there are services departing from Nara-ken Convention Center and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Shin-Omiya and arriving at Sakai via Namba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Sakai?

The distance between Nara-shi and Sakai is 41 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Sakai without a car?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai without a car is to train via Osaka-Namba which takes 58 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1000.

How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Sakai?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Nara-shi to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Sakai bus from?

Nara-shi to Sakai bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nara-ken Convention Center station.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Sakai train from?

Nara-shi to Sakai train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Shin-Omiya station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Sakai?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Sakai is to train via Osaka-Namba which takes 58 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Sakai bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Sakai bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Sakai train arrive?

Nara-shi to Sakai train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Osaka-Namba station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Sakai is 40 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Nara-shi to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9499+ hotels available in Sakai.

Nara-shi to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Sakai by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Osaka-Namba
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
58 min
¥851–999
Drive 40.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Sakaicar 40.4 km
42 min
¥702–1,014
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminalbus T
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
2h 20m
¥2,726–3,197
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Sakaitaxi 40.4 km
42 min
¥15,000–19,000
Train
1. Take the train from Nara to Shin-Imamiyatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
1h
¥893–1,170

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Distance: 41.4 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Namba every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Sakai via Osaka Itami Aiport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 20m.

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