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

The cheapest way to get from Sumida to Nara-shi is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumida to Nara-shi is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥13000 - ¥44000.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Sumida to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Kinshichō and arriving at Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Sumida to Nara-shi?

The distance between Sumida and Nara-shi is 523 km. The road distance is 467.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumida to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sumida to Nara-shi, including transfers.

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

Sumida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

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

Train or bus from Sumida to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Sumida to Nara-shi is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Sumida to Nara-shi bus arrive?

Sumida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Sumida to Nara-shi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sumida to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sumida to Nara-shi is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Sumida to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 413+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sumida to Nara-shi by train, bus, night bus, car, subway, 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 / ...
3h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station
8h 51m
¥5,100–8,217
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Skytree Town mae to Kintetsu Nara
8h 30m
¥6,500–11,000
Drive 467.7 km
1. Drive from Sumida to Nara-shi467.7 km
5h 8m
¥7,882–11,385
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Skytree Town mae to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiKyoto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to NaraD: Nara Line Local / ...
9h 2m
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Ryogoku to Daimon
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
4h 15m
¥13,850–43,242
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nara
4h 59m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
4h 25m
¥23,042–45,970
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Nara
5h 30m
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
5h 36m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,696Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kinshichō to Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to JR Nara Station via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 8h 51m.

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