What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi is to bus and fly and train which costs ¥55000 - ¥95000 and takes 15h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi is to bus and fly and train which takes 15h 42m and costs ¥55000 - ¥95000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Nara-shi?

The distance between Istanbul and Nara-shi is 8871 km.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi?

It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Nara-shi?

Nara-shi is 6h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 4:34 PM in Istanbul and 10:34 PM in Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 420+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

Istanbul to Nara-shi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Nara-shi by bus, plane, or train

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

Bus, fly to Kansai International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)IST - KIX
3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Tennōji
15h 42m
¥57,309–93,693
Bus, fly to Osaka International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)IST - ITM
18h 24m
¥56,659–192,193
Bus, fly to Kobe
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kobe (UKB)IST - UKB
19h 2m
¥58,099–204,713
Bus, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)IST - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
19h 15m
Bus, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)IST - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kyōto
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
18h 29m

Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

28Weekly Planes

14h 27mAverage Duration

¥37,713Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,871 km
Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Nara-shi, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Nara-shi. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, take the train to Tennōji, then take the train to Nara. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Itami Airport, take the bus to Kintetsu Uehommachi Station, walk to Osaka-Uehommachi, then take the train to Shin-Omiya.

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