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.
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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Take the train to Shin-Yokohama then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya then take the train to Mishima then take the bus to Shimoda Sta..
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | ¥19,305($140) | every 4 hours | 617km (384 miles) |
Train via Kyoto | 5h 35m | ¥12,185($89) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ¥18,755($135) | every 4 hours | 628km (390 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane | 5hrs | ¥24,095($175) | every 4 hours | 654km (407 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥20,400($150) | every 4 hours | 680km (422 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | ¥11,635($85) | 5 times a week | 445km (277 miles) |
Bus to Fuji Station South Gate, train | 10h 10m | ¥7,940($58) | twice daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | ¥6,570($48) | on demand | 434km (270 miles) |
Meitetsu Bus
Tokai Bus
Fujikyuko Express Bus
Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.