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How to get fromOkazaki to Nara-shiby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashi Okazaki to Meitetsu Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train
    2h 33m

  2. Drive 160.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Okazaki to Nara-shicar car 160.1 km
    2h 14m
    ¥2,781–4,018

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus bus
    4h 8m
    ¥3,372–3,462

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain train Urban Liner / ...
    3h 50m
    ¥5,472–6,912

  5. Train via Kameyama

    1. Take the train from Okazaki to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kameyama(Mie)train train
    3. Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Kamo(Kyoto)train train
    4h 57m

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  • Distance: 214.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Higashi Okazaki to Nara via Meitetsu Nagoya, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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