How to travel from Kitami to Nara, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Nara is around 1,344km (835 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kitami to Nara by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥38,605($280)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Kyoto.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥56,815($415)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya then take the bus to Nara Station.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥49,010($360)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Kyoto.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,815($245)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Nara-shi.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Nara by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,605 ($280).
The distance between Kitami and Nara is around 1,344km (835 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,229km (764 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kitami and Nara by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Nara is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥38,605 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Nara is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Nara. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Nara. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15hrs, 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 Kitami and Nara. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Nara. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kitami to Nara. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Nara is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥38,605 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥38,605($280) | 3 times a week | 1,344km (835 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 4h 25m | ¥45,725($335) | hourly | 1,424km (885 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), Train | 4h 55m | ¥42,850($315) | hourly | 1,418km (881 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 35m | ¥33,130($240) | twice daily | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Train | 15hrs | ¥56,815($415) | twice daily | 1,949km (1,211 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 40m | ¥49,010($360) | 5 times a day | 1,856km (1,153 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 4h | ¥33,815($245) | once daily | 1,616km (1,004 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 1,543km (959 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Nara
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Meitetsu Bus
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