Tokyo to Nara bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Tokyo at 21:30h, arriving at Nara at 06:20h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 22:15h, arriving at 06:20h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Tokyo and Nara is 288 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 22:15 has a travel time of 08:05h.
The longest travel time on the route is 08:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Nara earlier, there
are 6 overnight coaches from Tokyo to Nara.
The overnight coaches depart between 21:30 and 22:15 and arrive at 06:20
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 05:52, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
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