How to travel from Nara to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Nara and Kudamatsu is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nara to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Osaka-Namba and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,365($83)
Operated by

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Plane and Train

Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance451km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Nara to Kudamatsu by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and tram. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,365 ($83) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Nara and Kudamatsu is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nara and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nara to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥11,365 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,365 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nara and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nara to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka-Namba, Shin-Osaka and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Kintetsu Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nara and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Nara and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Osaka-Namba and then to Tokuyama. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nara and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,365 ($83).

How do I get from Nara to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Nara to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
¥11,365($83)
hourly431km (268 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
¥22,450($165)
hourly712km (442 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥28,750($210)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train, Plane, Ferry and Tram5h 5m
¥32,035($235)
every 3 hours503km (312 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4hrs
¥12,870($95)
every 3 hours471km (292 miles)
Train and Bus10h 15m
¥11,500($84)
once daily487km (303 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
¥6,845($50)
on demand451km (280 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu