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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Station is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Station is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Nara Station station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Nara Station?

The distance between Shinjuku and Nara Station is 529 km. The road distance is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Shinjuku to Nara Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Nara Station?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Shinjuku to Nara Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shinjuku to Nara Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Nara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Nara Station is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Shinjuku to Nara Station.

Where can I stay near Nara Station?

There are 9783+ hotels available in Nara Station.

Shinjuku to Nara Station - 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 Station 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 15m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 本厚木 Hon-Atsugitrain Oh
2. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Naranightbus
9h 13m
¥7,049–11,779
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
8h 57m
¥8,500
Drive 462 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Nara Stationcar 462 km
5h 12m
¥8,023–11,588
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 Tennōji to Naratrain
4h 21m
¥13,870–21,420
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Shinfukushimatrain
3. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain
5h 27m
¥12,230–30,120
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 15m
¥17,600–35,467
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 27m
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 19m
¥23,270–48,570

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 528.6 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Nara via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to JR Nara Station via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 8h 57m.

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