What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen is to bus which costs ¥8720 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Meitetsu Bus Center and Kintetsu Nara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

The distance between Shinjuku and Nara Kōen is 531 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Nara Kōen bus from?

Shinjuku to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Nara Kōen train from?

Shinjuku to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8720 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Shinjuku to Nara Kōen bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Shinjuku to Nara Kōen train arrive?

Shinjuku to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Nara Kōen is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen.

Where can I stay near Nara Kōen?

There are 9822+ hotels available in Nara Kōen.

Shinjuku to Nara Kōen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Shinjuku to Nara Kōen by train, bus, night bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 29m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 本厚木 Hon-Atsugitrain Oh
2. Take the nightbus from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu Naranightbus
9h 8m
¥7,269–11,999
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kintetsu Nara Stationbus
9h 1m
¥8,720
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 457.3 km
5h 16m
¥7,916–11,434
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
4h 22m
¥13,820–21,290
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Osakatemmangutrain
4. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
5h 16m
¥12,290–30,000
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 17m
¥17,550–35,267
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
5h 39m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
6h 31m
¥23,490–48,860

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?

You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Kencho-higashi via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kencho-higashi via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Meitetsu Bus Center, Kintetsu Nara, and Kencho-higashi in around 9h 1m.

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