How to travel from Asago to Nara, Japan

The distance between Asago and Nara is around 141km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Asago 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.

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Train via Fukuchiyama

Take the train to Fukuchiyama and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,655($34)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kokufu then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and then to Nara-ken Convention Center.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,435($47)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nara-shi.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance141km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Nara

There are several options for getting from Asago to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,655 ($34) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,190 ($16).

The distance between Asago and Nara is around 141km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Asago and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Nara is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,655 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Nara. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Asago to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Nara. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asago and Nara. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Asago to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kobe-Sannomiya(Hankyu) and Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Zentan Bus and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Asago and Nara. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Kokufu then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Asago and Nara. The distance is around 141km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around ¥4,930 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Nara

Transport options from Asago to Nara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Fukuchiyama + 1 similar
2h 30m
¥4,655($34)
every 2 hours154km (95 miles)
Train2h 60m
¥4,930($36)
every 4 hours194km (121 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 45m
¥15,195($110)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
¥6,435($47)
every 20 mins190km (118 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
¥2,190($16)
on demand141km (87 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