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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Sumida is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Sumida is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥11000 - ¥20000.

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kintetsu Nara and arriving at Tokyo Skytree Town mae. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Sumida. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Kinshichō via Kyōto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Sumida?

The distance between Nara-shi and Sumida is 516 km. The road distance is 467.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Sumida without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥11000 - ¥20000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Nara-shi to Sumida, including transfers.

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

Nara-shi to Sumida bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

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

Nara-shi to Sumida train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Sumida?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Sumida is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥11000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Sumida bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Sumida bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Sumida train arrive?

Nara-shi to Sumida train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Sumida?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Sumida is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Nara-shi to Sumida.

Where can I stay near Sumida?

There are 10367+ hotels available in Sumida.

Nara-shi to Sumida - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Nara-shi to Sumida 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
3h 10m
¥11,732–19,474
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Center
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
8h 26m
¥5,100–8,200
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kintetsu Nara to Tokyo Skytree Town mae
8h 30m
¥6,500–11,000
Drive 467.1 km
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Sumida467.1 km
5h 1m
¥7,873–11,372
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Nara to KyōtoD: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Skytree Town maeKyoto
9h 41m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Uehommachi
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
4h 41m
¥13,786–43,380
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
4h 26m
¥22,986–45,980
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Tsuruhashi
2. Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Ōsaka
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
5h 11m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Tsuruhashi
2. Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Ōsaka
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
5. Take the train from Ishioka to Ueno
5h 23m
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
5h 44m
¥23,312–43,774

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,696Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.9 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 8h 26m.

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