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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Echizen is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Echizen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Nara-ken Convention Center and arriving at Takefu IC via Osaka Itami Airport and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Echizen?

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Takefu via Kyōto and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Echizen?

The distance between Nara-shi and Echizen is 165 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Echizen without a car?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Nara-shi to Echizen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Echizen bus from?

Nara-shi to Echizen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nara-ken Convention Center station.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Echizen train from?

Nara-shi to Echizen train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Yamato-Saidaiji station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Echizen?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Echizen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Echizen bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Echizen bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Echizen train arrive?

Nara-shi to Echizen train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Echizen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Echizen is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Nara-shi to Echizen.

Where can I stay near Echizen?

There are 89+ hotels available in Echizen.

Nara-shi to Echizen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nara-shi to Echizen by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Takefu
2h 56m
Drive 162.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Echizen162.9 km
2h 39m
¥2,783–4,020
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Airport North TerminalT
2. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takefu IC
6h 2m
¥6,024–8,701
Train via Nara
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Takefu
3h 21m

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Distance: 164.5 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Takefu via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Takefu IC via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Shin-Osaka Station, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 6h 2m.

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