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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen is to bus which costs ¥8720 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen is to fly and train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Meitetsu Bus Center and Kintetsu Nara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Nara Kōen?

The distance between Tokyo and Nara Kōen is 520 km. The road distance is 460.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen, including transfers.

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

Tokyo to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Nara Kōen?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8720 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Tokyo to Nara Kōen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Nara Kōen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Nara Kōen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nara Kōen is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Tokyo to Nara Kōen.

Where can I stay near Nara Kōen?

There are 9784+ hotels available in Nara Kōen.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Nara Kōen by train, bus, night bus, car, 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 / ...
3h 59m
Drive 460.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 460.4 km
5h 19m
¥7,987–11,537
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kintetsu Nara Stationbus
8h 55m
¥8,720
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hon-Atsugitrain Odakyu Limited Express Home Way / ...
2. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu Naranightbus
8h 28m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
4h 16m
¥13,740–21,264
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 Osakatemmangutrain
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
5h 10m
¥12,210–29,974
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station 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
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
4h 52m
¥17,313–34,965
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 33m
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 25m
¥23,410–48,834

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kencho-higashi via Kyoto, Kyōto, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kencho-higashi via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Meitetsu Bus Center, Kintetsu Nara, and Kencho-higashi in around 8h 55m.

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