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How to get fromOsaka-Namba to Nara Kōenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Nara Kōen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain train A: Nara Line Express / ...
    56 min
    ¥793–894

  2. Drive 33.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka-Namba to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar car 33.8 km
    36 min
    ¥586–846

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus N
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus bus T
    2h 35m
    ¥2,237–3,028

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka-Namba to Okumura Commemorative Museumtaxi taxi 33.8 km
    36 min
    ¥13,000–16,000

  5. Train via Nara

    1. Take the train from Jr-Namba to Naratrain train Q: Yamatoji Line Rapid / ...
    1h 2m
    ¥867–1,118

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  • Distance: 33.4 km
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Kencho-higashi via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h 35m.

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