How to travel from Akō to Nara, Japan

The distance between Akō and Nara is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Akō to Nara by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinomiya(Nara).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
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Drive

Drive to Nara-shi.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Nara

There are several options for getting from Akō to Nara by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥12,460 ($90) and will take around 1h 60m.

The distance between Akō and Nara is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 131km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Akō and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akō to Nara is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ¥12,460 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,460 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Nara. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo), Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Kintetsu Railways run train services between Akō and Nara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 60m, 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 Akō and Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Akō and Nara. The distance is around 161km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ¥12,460 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Nara

Transport options from Akō to Nara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
¥12,460($90)
hourly159km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
¥2,465($18)
on demand161km (100 miles)

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Airports near Nara

The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Nara
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Nara
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Nara