The Kintetsu Nara Line is a private railway line that runs between Kintetsu Nara Station in central Nara City and Fuse Station in Osaka. Because through train services from Nara continue beyond Fuse Station, this line actually connects Kintetsu Nara Station with Osaka Namba Station. In fact this line is one of a series of rail lines that link the cities of Nara, Osaka, Amagasaki, and Kobe and there are Rapid Express services that run between all four cities on these lines.
At Kintetsu Nara Station services on the Kintetsu Nara Line depart from the underground platforms, usually platforms 1 through 4. Check the departure boards for Osaka Namba, Amagasaki, Kobe-Sannomiya, Kyoto, or Yamato-Saidaiji-bound services. Because the Kintetsu Nara Line is a private rail line it is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
An Express train bound for Osaka Namba at Kintetsu Nara Station
Kintetsu Nara Line Stations
There are 19 stations on the Kintetsu Nara Line between Kintetsu Nara Station and Fuse Station. These are as follows:
Kintetsu Nara > Shin-Omiya > Yamato-Saidaiji > Ayameike > Gakuen-mae > Tomio > Higashi-Ikoma > Ikoma > Ishikiri > Nukata > Hiraoka > Hyotan-yama > Higashi Hanazono > Kawachi-Hanazono > Wakae-Iwata > Yaenosato > Kawachi Kosaka > Kawachi-Eiwa > Fuse
Beyond Fuse trains continue on to the following stations in Osaka:
Imazato > Tsuruhashi > Osaka Uehommachi > Kintetsu Nippombashi > Osaka Namba
For more details on the key destinations along this route, please see our Kintetsu Nara Line article at OsakaStation.com.
A Rapid Express bound for Kobe-Sannomiya at Kintetsu Nara Station
Rapid Express Fares & Train Times
Rapid Express and other through services link Kintetsu Nara Station with Osaka Namba Station, Hanshin Amagasaki Station, and Kobe-Sannomiya Station. Sample regular fares and approximate journey times are given below; check a route finder for the exact train on your travel date.
| Stations | Train Fares | Approx. Train Times |
| Kintetsu Nara -> Osaka Namba | 680 yen | 39-40 minutes |
| Kintetsu Nara -> Hanshin Amagasaki | 1,020 yen | 55-60 minutes |
| Kintetsu Nara -> Kobe-Sannomiya | 1,100 yen | 80-90 minutes |
To find the best train for your journey use online English route finders like Jorudan or Ekispert.
Departure information for Osaka Namba and Amagasaki bound services
Discount Tickets
Although Kintetsu Railway is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass, there are a variety of discount passes for the Kintetsu Railway which can be used to visit Nara, Osaka and other destinations in the Kansai region. Kintetsu’s digital passes include the KINTETSU RAIL PASS 1day and 2day for travel between Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto, plus the KINTETSU RAIL PASS 5day and 5day plus for wider travel through Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, Mie, and Nagoya. The 5day pass covers all Kintetsu lines and the Iga Tetsudo Line, while the 5day plus pass also covers designated Nara Kotsu, Mie Kotsu, and Toba bus routes. To board a Limited Express train with any pass, you must buy a separate Limited Express ticket.
These passes also offer special benefits at participating facilities. For prices, conditions of use, route maps, and purchase details visit the official Kintetsu Railway website.
Useful Links
The official Kintetsu website has an English timetable search, a route and fare search, a PDF timetable from Kintetsu Nara Station, and a railway network map with links to station maps.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 16-May-2026.
