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How to get fromTakayama to Nara Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Nara Station by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train
    4h 15m
  2. Drive 266.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Nara Stationcar car 266.8 km
    3h 50m
    ¥4,629–6,687
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus bus
    6h 20m
    ¥6,932–7,461
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain train Hida 36
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Nara via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 20m.

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