The distance between Masuda and Nara is around 466km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Masuda 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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Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
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Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Shin-Osaka.
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Take the bus to Ōsaka.
Chugoku JR Bus Company
There are several options for getting from Masuda to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,440 ($140).
The distance between Masuda and Nara is around 466km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Masuda and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Masuda to Nara is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥19,440 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Nara. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Nara. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Masuda and Nara. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Masuda to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka and Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Chugoku JR Bus Company run regular bus services between Masuda and Nara. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Nara. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Masuda and Nara. The distance is around 466km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥15,470 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 10m | ¥19,440($140) | every 20 mins | 470km (292 miles) |
Train to Shinji, plane | 4h 40m | ¥32,580($240) | every 20 mins | 702km (436 miles) |
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane | 4h 40m | ¥25,600($185) | every 20 mins | 775km (481 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | ¥15,470($115) | every 20 mins | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | ¥11,775($86) | once daily | 570km (354 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | ¥6,980($51) | on demand | 466km (290 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Oriental Air Bridge
Fuji Dream
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Jam Jam Liner
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.