What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sakurai?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sakurai is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sakurai?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sakurai is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Sakurai?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakurai. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Sakurai?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Sakurai. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Sakurai(Nara) via Kyōto and Yamatoyagi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sakurai?

The distance between Tokyo and Sakurai is 537 km. The road distance is 469 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Sakurai without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sakurai without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sakurai?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Tokyo to Sakurai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sakurai bus from?

Tokyo to Sakurai bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sakurai train from?

Tokyo to Sakurai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Where does the Tokyo to Sakurai bus arrive?

Tokyo to Sakurai bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Sakurai station.

Where does the Tokyo to Sakurai train arrive?

Tokyo to Sakurai train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Sakurai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sakurai is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Tokyo to Sakurai.

Where can I stay near Sakurai?

There are 163+ hotels available in Sakurai.

Tokyo to Sakurai - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Sakurai by train, night bus, car, plane, bus, 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 Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain Limited Express / ...
4h 17m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakurainightbus
7h 35m
¥6,000–11,000
Drive 469 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Sakuraicar 469 km
5h 18m
¥8,116–11,723
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Sakurai(Nara)train
4h 40m
¥14,039–19,525
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Nabaritrain Urban Liner
4h 39m
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsusakanightbus
2. Take the train from Isenakagawa to Sakurai(Nara)train [84553] Kintetsu Osaka Line Exp.
10h 50m
¥9,680–14,450
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Sakurai(Nara)train
4h 58m
¥11,559–23,675
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Sakurai(Nara)train
5h 11m
¥17,465–42,067
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Yamato-Yagitrain
6h 2m
¥17,229–24,465
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, subway, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
3. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway
4. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Yamato-Yagitrain
6h 38m
¥24,009–48,735

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥10,337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sakurai, Japan?

You can take a train from Tokyo to Sakurai(Nara) via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Yamatoyagi in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Nara Kotsu operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakurai once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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