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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Seto is to bus which costs ¥2700 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Seto is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Seto. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Seto. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Setoshi via Kyoto, Nagoya and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Seto?

The distance between Nara-shi and Seto is 208 km. The road distance is 158 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Seto without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Nara-shi to Seto, including transfers.

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

Nara-shi to Seto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

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

Nara-shi to Seto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Seto?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Seto is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Seto bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Seto bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Seto train arrive?

Nara-shi to Seto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Seto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Seto is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Nara-shi to Seto.

Where can I stay near Seto?

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Nara-shi to Seto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara-shi to Seto by train, bus, or car

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kōzōjitrain
2h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
3h 32m
¥2,700
Drive 158 km
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Setocar 158 km
2h 17m
¥2,716–3,922
Train
1. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 48m
¥4,013–4,886

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Distance: 207.9 km
Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Nara to Setoshi via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kozoji in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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