Nara is best reached by train. Nara has two competing train stations : JR Nara Station , on the west side of the town centre, and the private Kintetsu-Nara Station in the city center. However, for those who are using the Kansai Pass, can save a lot by using the Kintetsu-Nara line.
By Kintetsu-Nara Line
Trains on the private Kintetsu-Nara line from from Osaka Namba Station arrive at the Kintetsu-Nara Station every 15min for journey of 30-40min. The station is located at the city center and easier to reach the sightseeing from here.
By JR Line
JR line train from Osaka Station or JR Namba Station arrive JR Nara Station at every 20min for journey of 40min for a fee of ¥780