Tokyo to Nara by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Tokyo to Nara is the Nozomi + JR Miyakoji Rapid: 3 h 9 min from Tokyo Station to Nara Station at the fastest, for 15,250 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Tokyo Station at 05:40 and the last at 21:24.

Updated October 3, 2026

189 minfastest train (Nozomi 9)

15,250 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Tokyo to Nara

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Tokyo to Nara: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi + JR Miyakoji RapidTokyo → Nara	3 h 09 min	15,250 yen	13,870 yen	—	05:40 / 21:24

Nozomi + JR Miyakoji Rapid

Fastest: 189 min
Reserved seat: 15,250 yen
First train: 05:40
Last train: 21:24

From: Tokyo Station
To: Nara Station
Fastest: 3 h 9 min (Nozomi 9, 07:12 → 10:21)
A midday train: 10:12 → 13:21, 3 h 9 min (Nozomi 23)
Reserved seat: 15,250 yen = basic fare 8,910 yen + limited express charge 6,340 yen
Non-reserved seat: 13,870 yen (Nozomi)
First train: 05:40 → 09:20 (Tokaido Line)
Last train: 21:24 → 00:46 (Nozomi 293)
Distance: 555.3 km by JR's fare distance

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Nara to Tokyo

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 04:48 → 08:23 (Local train)
Last train: 20:20 → 23:45 (Section Rapid 662)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Nara?

3 h 9 min at the fastest by the Nozomi + JR Miyakoji Rapid. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 10:12 takes 3 h 9 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Nara?

15,250 yen with a reserved seat and 13,870 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Nara?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 21:24 and reaches Nara Station at 00:46 (Nozomi 293). The first leaves at 05:40.

How far is Tokyo from Nara?

555.3 km by JR's fare distance between Tokyo Station and Nara Station.