How to travel from Hyuga to Nara, Japan
The distance between Hyuga and Nara is around 639km (397 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 Hyuga 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 → Hyuga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥24,095($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Oita
Take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Kyoto.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Oita then take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥14,510($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 14h 15m. 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 ¥24,095 ($175).
The distance between Hyuga and Nara is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 462km (287 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Hyuga and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Nara is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Nara. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hyuga and Nara. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Hyuga and Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. 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 Hyuga and Nara. The distance is around 808km (502 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ¥21,355 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 25m | ¥24,095($175) | hourly | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train to Miyazaki Airport, plane | 4hrs | ¥33,815($245) | hourly | 877km (545 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ¥24,095($175) | once daily | 696km (432 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 45m | ¥23,135($170) | every 4 hours | 646km (401 miles) |
Train via Oita + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ¥23,000($170) | every 4 hours | 841km (523 miles) |
| Train | 7h 5m | ¥21,355($155) | twice daily | 807km (501 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 15m | ¥14,510($105) | once daily | 842km (523 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | ¥12,045($88) | on demand | 808km (502 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyuga and Nara
Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Oita Kotsu
Kyushu Sanko Group
Train operators
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