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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nara Station is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nara Station is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Nara Station station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Nara Station?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Nara Station?

The distance between Tokyo and Nara Station is 518 km. The road distance is 465 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Tokyo to Nara Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Nara Station?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara Station is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Tokyo to Nara Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Nara Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Nara Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nara Station is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Tokyo to Nara Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Tokyo to Nara Station?

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Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Nara Station 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 46m
Drive 465 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Nara Stationcar 465 km
5h 15m
¥8,066–11,651
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 JR Nara Stationbus
8h 51m
¥8,500
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 Naranightbus
8h 33m
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 Tennōji to Naratrain
4h 12m
¥13,790–21,464
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 Ōsaka to Naratrain
4h 47m
¥12,080–26,934
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
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
4h 49m
¥17,363–36,165
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 19m
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 9m
¥23,190–48,614

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Nara via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to JR Nara Station via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 8h 51m.

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