🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Kyoto → Nara
Kyoto to Nara
🚆 Limited express
From Kyoto to Nara, the Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express takes as little as 33 min and is the fastest way, arriving at Kintetsu-Nara Station near Nara Park. If you are using a JR Pass, the JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service (about 47 min, ¥720) is convenient.
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Compare your options
Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express
- Travel time
- About 35 min (fastest 33 min)
- Transfers
- None (on trains bound for Kintetsu-Nara)
JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service
- Travel time
- About 47 min (timetable example)
- Fare
- ¥720 (as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express | About 35 min (fastest 33 min) | — | — |
| JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service | About 47 min (timetable example) | ¥720 (as of October 2026) | Covered by the JR Pass |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Fastest option
→ Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express
Arriving directly at Kintetsu-Nara Station
→ Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express
Using a JR Pass
→ JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service
Riding easily with an IC card
→ JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Limited express
Kintetsu Kyoto Line Limited Express
- Depart from
- Kintetsu Kyoto Station
- Arrive at
- Kintetsu-Nara Station
- Travel time
- About 35 min (fastest 33 min)
- Frequency
- Daytime: 2 per hour (weekdays)
- Transfers
- None (on trains bound for Kintetsu-Nara)
- First / last
- From Kyoto 7:50 / 21:05 (weekdays, example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines (English available) or online (credit card or PayPay). A limited express ticket is required in addition to the base fare ticket
- Note
- All seats reserved. A limited express ticket is required separately even with the KINTETSU RAIL PASS
Limited express
JR Nara Line Miyakoji Rapid Service
- Depart from
- Kyoto Station
- Arrive at
- JR Nara Station
- Travel time
- About 47 min (timetable example)
- Fare
- ¥720 (as of October 2026)
- Frequency
- Daytime: 2 per hour
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- From Kyoto 5:33 / 23:46 (including local trains, example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- You can ride with an IC card such as ICOCA. Paper tickets are sold at station ticket machines
- Large luggage
- Commuter-type cars, so space for large luggage is limited
- JR Pass
- Covered by the JR Pass
- Note
- No limited express surcharge required
Tips
Good to know
- ✓Kintetsu limited express trains are all reserved seats. Station ticket machines can be switched to English to buy a limited express ticket
- ✓The KINTETSU RAIL PASS covers Kintetsu express and local trains at no extra charge
- ✓Kintetsu limited express trains leave Kyoto roughly every 30 min during the daytime
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
🚄 JR
🚃 Private railwayKINTETSU RAIL PASS
Kansai ・ 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days, and 5day and 5day plus for 5 consecutive days (from the first day of use)
From ¥1,900
Tickets you can book in advancePR
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Airport Access
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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08