How to travel from Nara to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Nara and Shimoda is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nara to Shimoda 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

Take the train to Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Mishima then take the bus to Shimoda Sta..

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance434km (270 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nara and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Nara to Shimoda by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥7,940 ($58) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,305 ($140).

The distance between Nara and Shimoda is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (178 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nara and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nara to Shimoda is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥19,305 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Nara and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,940 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nara and Shimoda. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nara to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nara and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nara to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 434km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nara to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nara and Shimoda

Transport options from Nara to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
¥19,305($140)
every 4 hours617km (384 miles)
Train via Kyoto5h 35m
¥12,185($89)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
¥18,755($135)
every 4 hours628km (390 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5hrs
¥24,095($175)
every 4 hours654km (407 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
¥20,400($150)
every 4 hours680km (422 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
¥11,635($85)
5 times a week445km (277 miles)
Bus to Fuji Station South Gate, train10h 10m
¥7,940($58)
twice daily463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
¥6,570($48)
on demand434km (270 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda