How to go from Kyoto to Nara

1.  You need to go to the Kyoto station. You cannot directly go to Nara from other stations in Kyoto (example Sanjo, Kawaramachi, Gion, Karasuma, etc.)
2.  (If you have the JRPASS) Please take the “JR Nara EXPRESS” train. The train departs from “JR Kyoto Station.” The last stop is “JR Nara Station.” The duration of the trip is 45 minutes. The cost is ￥710. Every 20 minutes there is a new train.
3.  (If you don’t have the JRPASS) Please take the “Kintetsu Nara EXPRESS.” The train departs from the Kintetsu Kyoto station. This station is near the “JR Kyoto station.” This train is faster than JR. The duration of the trip is 35 minutes. The cost is ￥1100. Every 30 minutes there is a new train.

NOTE:
Should you visit Nara?
Yes: If you are an animal lover
Yes: If you want to see a giant Buddha statue
Yes: If you already spent 3 days in Kyoto
No: If you already saw many temples and shrines in Japan
No: If you saw many deers in your country
No: If you didn’t spend at least 3 days in Kyoto