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How to get fromRyōan-ji to Nara-shiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ryōan-ji to Nara-shi by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    1h 46m
    ¥805–1,165

  2. Line 205 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinugasako-Mae to Toji Michibus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Toji to Yamato-Saidaijitrain train B: Kyoto Line Express / ...
    2h 22m
    ¥780–930

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus bus T
    3h 36m
    ¥2,521–3,501

  4. Drive 45.8 km

    1. Drive from Ryōan-ji to Nara-shicar car 45.8 km
    48 min
    ¥793–1,145

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ryōan-ji to Nara-shitaxi taxi 45.8 km
    48 min
    ¥17,000–21,000

  6. Line 205 bus, train via Nara

    1. Take the bus from Kinugasako-Mae to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2h 30m
    ¥880–1,180

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  • Distance: 51.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Nara every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ryōan-ji to Nara-ken Convention Center via Omuroninnaji, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 3h 36m.

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