Osaka to Nara by train: time, fare and last train
The fastest way from Osaka to Nara is the JR Yamatoji Rapid: 50 min from Osaka Station to Nara Station at the fastest, for 840 yen. The first train leaves Osaka Station at 04:57 and the last at 23:38.
50 minfastest train (Yamatoji Rapid 342)
840 yenone-way fare
No changeRapid train
Ways from Osaka to Nara
Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
| Service | Quickest | Reserved seat | Non-reserved | Trains a day | First / last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JR Yamatoji RapidOsaka → Nara | 50 min | 840 yen | — | — | 04:57 / 23:38 |
JR Yamatoji Rapid and local trains
- Fastest
- 50 min
- Fare
- 840 yen
- First train
- 04:57
- Last train
- 23:38
- From
- Osaka Station
- To
- Nara Station
- Fastest
- 50 min (Yamatoji Rapid 342, 10:13 → 11:03)
- Fare
- 840 yen (basic fare only; no seat ticket needed)
- Paid seat
- +530 yen for a reserved seat on some trains (Yamatoji Rapid)
- First train
- 04:57 → 06:02 (Local train)
- Last train
- 23:38 → 00:46 (Rapid)
- Distance
- 47.0 km by JR's fare distance
Nara to Osaka
The same trains run the other way.
- First train
- 04:50 → 05:57 (Local train)
- Last train
- 23:09 → 00:15 (Local train)
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Osaka to Nara?
50 min at the fastest by the JR Yamatoji Rapid. The train leaving Osaka Station at 10:13 takes 50 min.
How much is the train from Osaka to Nara?
840 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.
What time is the last train from Osaka to Nara?
The last train leaves Osaka Station at 23:38 and reaches Nara Station at 00:46 (Rapid). The first leaves at 04:57.
How far is Osaka from Nara?
47.0 km by JR's fare distance between Osaka Station and Nara Station.
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Sources for this page
- JR West My Dia timetable and fare searchchecked October 3, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 3, 2026