There are 5 ways to get from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
58 min¥600–850Drive 31.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shicar 31.2 km
33 min¥541–782Bus
- Take the bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus A
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus T
2h 28m¥1,950–2,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shitaxi 31.2 km
33 min¥12,000–15,000Train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
59 min¥737–869
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ¥500 - ¥800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tennōji Zoo station to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Tennoji Station and arriving at Nara-ken Convention Center via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Imamiya and arriving at Nara. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Tennōji Zoo and Nara-shi is 40 km. The road distance is 31.2 km.
The best way to get from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥600 - ¥850.
The train from Shin-Imamiya to Nara takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Tennoji Station.
Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Imamiya station.
The best way to get from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥600 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between Tennōji Zoo, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Imamiya to Nara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–850 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-ken Convention Center via Tennoji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 28m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Imamiya to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Shin-Omiya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–650
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi is 31 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Tennōji Zoo to Nara-shi.
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