How to travel from Akita to Nara, Japan
The distance between Akita and Nara is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Akita to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Akita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara).
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kyoto.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), Bus
Take the train to Sakata(Yamagata) then take the bus to Kyoto Station.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akita to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,080 ($320).
The distance between Akita and Nara is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (421 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Akita and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akita to Nara is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥44,080 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Nara. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Nara. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Nara. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Nara. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Nara is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Nara. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Nara. The distance is around 844km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥32,855 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 5m | ¥44,080($320) | 3 times a week | 757km (470 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 3h 45m | ¥29,295($215) | hourly | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane | 5h 10m | ¥32,720($240) | 3 times a week | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Morioka, plane | 5h 30m | ¥32,995($240) | every 2 hours | 939km (583 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 60m | ¥32,720($240) | 3 times a week | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train | 6h 35m | ¥32,855($240) | every 3 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train to Sakata(Yamagata), Bus + 1 similar | 13h 55m | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15h 5m | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | ¥12,185($89) | on demand | 844km (524 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akita and Nara
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Bus companies
Shonai Kotsu
Airports near Nara
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Nara
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Nara
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Nara