How far is Nara from Kyoto by train?
How far is Nara from Kyoto by train?
How to travel between Nara and Kyoto. Miyakoji rapid trains operate every 30 minutes between Kyoto Station and JR Nara Station. The one way trip takes 45 minutes, costs 720 yen and is covered by the Japan Rail Pass. For the same fare, the trip could also be made by twice-hourly local trains in 75 minutes.
What Shinkansen is JR Pass cover?
All Shinkansen trains are covered by the JR Pass except the Nozomi and Mizuho fast trains which run on the Takaido and Sanyo lines. JR Pass holders can catch the semi-fast and local trains on these lines instead. The semi-fast trains take just a little longer than the Nozomi and Mizuho trains.
How do I get to Nara?
The Nara Deer Park can be reached easily from most major cities using your Japan Rail Pass. The trip from Osaka is covered by the JR Pass. Take the Yamatoji Line from either JR Osaka Station or Tennoji Station to JR Nara Station. The trip takes 30 to 45 minutes one-way, depending on the departing station.
Is Nara line covered by JR Pass?
The JR Nara line takes 45 minutes by express train or 70 minutes if you catch a local train from Kyoto Station. It’s covered by the JR Pass but the price is 690 yen if you don’t have one. This is the best way to get from Kyoto to Nara if you have the Japan Rail Pass.
Is Nara closer to Osaka or Kyoto?
Nara is even closer to Osaka than it is to Kyoto. As is the case with Kyoto, you can choose between the JR Line and the private Kintetsu Line.
Can I use JR Pass from Kyoto to Nara?
Is Kyoto subway covered by JR Pass?
Kyoto Metro system The best use of the subway system is to reach attractions in the city center. The metro ticket prices range from ¥210 to ¥350 for adults and ¥110 to ¥180 for children. The trains of the Kyoto metro system are not covered under your Japan Rail Pass.
Is it better to visit Nara from Kyoto or Osaka?
Osaka and Kyoto are both pretty close to Nara, so there is not a big difference in the travel time. If I remember correctly, you need about 35-45 Minutes from Kyoto to Nara and 30-40 from Osaka. Nara is a nice city, have fun with the deer!
Is Nara a day trip from Kyoto?
Nara is the most popular day trip from Kyoto, and there are two train operators for lines running between Kyoto and Nara: JR West and Kintetsu Railways.