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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Tsumago is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Tsumago is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center and Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Nagiso via Kyoto and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Tsumago?

The distance between Nara-shi and Tsumago is 278 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tsumago without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Nara-shi to Tsumago, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Tsumago?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tsumago is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Tsumago bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara-shi to Tsumago train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Tsumago?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Tsumago is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Nara-shi to Tsumago.

Where can I stay near Tsumago?

There are 77+ hotels available in Tsumago.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Nagisotrain
4h 52m
Drive 226.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Tsumagocar 226.7 km
3h 19m
¥3,903–5,637
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Chuodo Magomebus
6h 31m
¥4,400–6,400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Chuodo Magomebus
6h 46m
¥5,713–8,586

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Distance: 277.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Nara to Tsumago via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, Nagiso, and Nagiso in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center, Chuodo Magome, and Magome in around 6h 31m.

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