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

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥13000 - ¥36000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Nara-shi station to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from JR Nara Station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

The distance between Nara-shi and Tokyo is 518 km. The road distance is 462.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo, including transfers.

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

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

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

Nara-shi to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nara-shi to Tokyo train arrive?

Nara-shi to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Tokyo is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Nara-shi to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10703+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Nara-shi to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nara-shi to Tokyo 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 Nara to KyōtoD: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
3h 25m
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 32m
¥6,400–8,200
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Nara to Hon-atsugi
2. Take the train from Hon-Atsugi to Shinjuku StationOH: Odawara Line Rapid Express / ...
7h 44m
¥7,000–11,800
Drive 462.5 km
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Tokyo462.5 km
5h 9m
¥7,907–11,421
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
3h 52m
¥13,726–35,200
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
4h 21m
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 Station to Tōkyō Station
4h 46m
¥19,836–47,880
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 Tōkyō Station
5h 25m
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
4h 54m
¥21,252–36,594

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,567Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Nara to Tōkyō Station via Kyōto in around 3h 25m. 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 32m.

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