How to travel from Hachinohe to Nara, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Nara is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Nara by train, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,205($470)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,625($230)
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Drive

Drive to Nara-shi.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Distance1,054km (655 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Nara

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Nara by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥29,295 ($215) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥64,205 ($470).

The distance between Hachinohe and Nara is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 819km (509 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Hachinohe and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Nara is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥64,205 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥29,295 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Nara. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hachinohe and Nara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Hachinohe and Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Hachinohe and Nara. The distance is around 1,054km (655 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥31,625 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Nara

Transport options from Hachinohe to Nara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
¥64,205($470)
3 times a week924km (574 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, Fly3h 45m
¥35,730($260)
3 times a week919km (571 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane4hrs
¥36,005($265)
once daily923km (573 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane4h 30m
¥31,900($235)
3 times a week967km (601 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane4h 35m
¥34,910($255)
hourly984km (612 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane4h 45m
¥29,295($215)
hourly1,024km (636 miles)
Train
5h 50m
¥31,625($230)
hourly1,108km (688 miles)
Drive
12h 45m
¥15,195($110)
on demand1,054km (655 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