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Traveling from Kyoto Station to Nara

Two train lines connect Kyoto Station with Nara: the JR Nara Line and the Kintetsu Kyoto Line.

Kyoto Station to Nara

JR Nara Line

On the JR Line the Miyakoji Rapid train is the fastest connection between Kyoto and Nara as it takes only 45 minutes. If you are carrying a Japan Rail Pass this is certainly the best service to use. However, as there are 21 stations on the JR Nara Line, you should be careful not to take a local train if Nara is your destination. This would add an extra 25 minutes to your journey.

The Miyakoji Rapid train for Nara

The Miyakoji Rapid train for Nara

  Train fare: 710 yen
  Train time: 45 – 70 minutes depending on the train

Kintetsu Kyoto Line

A Kintetsu train bound for Nara

A Kintetsu train bound for Nara

If you do not have a Japan Rail Pass, there are a number of advantages to taking the Kintetsu Kyoto Line.

  • Location: Within Nara city, Kintetsu Nara Station is more centrally located than JR Nara Station and has better access to the main sightseeing locations.
  • Price: Express trains on the Kintetsu line are frequent, take between 44 – 50 minutes to reach their destination and cost no more than 620 yen.
  • Speed: If you pay 1130 yen for a Kintetsu Limited Express ticket you can get to Nara in just 35 minutes.

For more detailed information on the Kintetsu Line service see the Kintetsu Kyoto Line article.

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