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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nara-shi is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥13000 - ¥36000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Nara-shi station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Nara-shi?

The distance between Tokyo and Nara-shi is 518 km. The road distance is 463.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Tokyo to Nara-shi, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Nara-shi?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Nara-shi is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Tokyo to Nara-shi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Nara-shi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nara-shi is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Tokyo to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 410+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Nara-shi by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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 29m
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
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hon-AtsugiOH: Odawara Line Local / ...
2. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Nara
9h 1m
¥7,049–11,779
Drive 463.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Nara-shi463.2 km
5h 15m
¥7,832–11,312
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
4h 9m
¥13,740–35,214
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train, subway
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
4. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
4h 41m
¥14,180–32,734
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
4h 37m
¥22,855–47,891
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 25m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
6h 26m
¥25,170–70,084

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,627Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Nara via Kyōto in around 3h 29m. 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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