How to travel from Nara to Mine, Japan

The distance between Nara and Mine is around 508km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nara to Mine 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa and then to Mine.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto then Hiroshima and then to Asa.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Osaka Itami Airport then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,840($125)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Mine

There are several options for getting from Nara to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,220 ($155).

The distance between Nara and Mine is around 508km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nara and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nara to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nara and Mine. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nara to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Hiroshima and Asa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Kintetsu Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nara and Mine. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa and then to Mine. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa and then to Mine. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Mine. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥16,015 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Mine

Transport options from Nara to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
¥21,220($155)
every 3 hours658km (409 miles)
Train to Kyoto, plane4h 20m
¥37,510($275)
every 3 hours932km (579 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane5hrs
¥27,655($200)
every 3 hours651km (405 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane5h 10m
¥27,380($200)
every 3 hours773km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
¥16,015($115)
every 3 hours545km (338 miles)
Train to Asa5h 10m
¥13,555($100)
every 4 hours508km (316 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥16,840($125)
every 3 hours547km (340 miles)
Train and Bus14hrs
¥12,320($90)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
¥7,805($57)
on demand519km (322 miles)

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Airports near Mine

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

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine