Rome2Rio

How to get fromTokyo to Nara-kenby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Nara-ken

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Nara-ken by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    3h 46m

  2. Drive 465.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo to Nara-shicar car 465.4 km
    5h 16m
    ¥7,995–11,548

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus bus
    8h 51m
    ¥8,500

  4. Train, night bus

    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hon-Atsugitrain train Odakyu Limited Express Home Way / ...
    2. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Naranightbus night bus
    8h 33m

  5. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus bus
    4h 15m
    ¥13,890–21,914

  6. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    2. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain train
    4. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    5h 3m
    ¥12,600–27,544

  7. Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nara-ken Convention Centerbus bus
    4h 51m
    ¥17,463–35,615

  8. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    5h 41m
    ¥15,840–35,014

  9. Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane plane HND - TKS
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kōriyamatrain train
    6h 3m
    ¥23,090–48,514

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

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,054Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tokyo to Nara-ken.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 518.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nara-ken, 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers