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

The cheapest way to get from Shiki to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shiki to Nara-shi is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥15000 - ¥39000.

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

No, there is no direct train from Shiki to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Shiki(Saitama) and arriving at Nara via Ikebukuro, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Shiki to Nara-shi?

The distance between Shiki and Nara-shi is 545 km. The road distance is 473.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shiki to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Shiki to Nara-shi, including transfers.

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

Shiki to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shiki to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Shiki to Nara-shi is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Shiki to Nara-shi train arrive?

Shiki to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Shiki to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiki to Nara-shi is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Shiki to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 418+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Shiki to Nara-shi 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 Tōkyō Station to KyōtoNozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to NaraD: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 22m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Keisei Ueno to Nara
10h 20m
¥6,982–11,761
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 金山駅南口高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station
10h 25m
¥9,143–13,366
Drive 473.4 km
1. Drive from Shiki to Nara-shi473.4 km
5h 19m
¥8,086–11,679
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
5h 3m
¥14,964–38,283
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nara
5h 42m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kita-Asaka to Higashi-Matsudo
2. Take the train from Higashi-Matsudo to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
5h 35m
¥23,491–45,211
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kashiwa to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nara
6h 31m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
6h 19m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,807Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Shiki(Saitama) to Nara via Ikebukuro, Ikebukuro, Tōkyō Station, Tōkyō Station, and Kyōto in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 埼玉大学 to JR Nara Station via 北浦和駅, Kita-Urawa, Saitama-Shintoshin, さいたま新都心駅東口, 金山駅南口, Kanayama(Aichi), Meitetsunagoya, and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 10h 25m.

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