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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tenri is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tenri is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Tenri?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Tenri Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Tenri?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Tenri. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Nagara via Kyōto and Nara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Tenri?

The distance between Tokyo and Tenri is 531 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tenri without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Tokyo to Tenri, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tenri bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tenri train from?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Tenri bus arrive?

Tokyo to Tenri bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Tenri Station.

Where does the Tokyo to Tenri train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Tenri?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tenri is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Tokyo to Tenri.

Where can I stay near Tenri?

There are 420+ hotels available in Tenri.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Tenri 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 Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 25m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tenri Stationnightbus
7h 10m
¥6,000–11,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Yamato-Yagitrain Urban Liner / ...
8h 43m
¥9,620–10,510
Drive 462.6 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Tenricar 462.6 km
5h 23m
¥8,130–11,743
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 Tennōji to Naratrain
3. Take the train from Nara to Nagaratrain
4h 56m
¥14,012–20,796
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 Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
4. Take the train from Nara to Nagaratrain
5h 24m
¥11,302–26,266
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
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
5h 28m
¥17,597–43,499
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
6h 46m
¥23,412–49,946
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 44m
¥16,052–29,326

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,869Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Tokyo to Nagara via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Nara in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Nara Kotsu operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tenri Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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