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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

The distance between Nara-shi and Tokyo is 518 km. The road distance is 465 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara-shi to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Tokyo is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Nara-shi to Tokyo.

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Nara-shi to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 42m
Drive 465 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Tokyocar 465 km
5h 10m
¥8,066–11,651
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 32m
¥8,500
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Nara to Hon-atsuginightbus
2. Take the train from Hon-Atsugi to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone / ...
8h 10m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Uehommachitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 54m
¥13,726–21,200
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
3. Take the train from Amagasaki to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 50m
¥11,961–26,609
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 54m
¥17,236–35,980
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
5h 15m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
3. Take the train from Amagasaki to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
5. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 56m
¥19,671–39,589

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Nara to Tōkyō Station via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 8h 32m.

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