How to travel from Nishinoshima to Nara, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Nara is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Nara by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Nanba Station Osaka then take the train to Nara.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,975($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sakaiminato then take the bus to Nanba Station Osaka.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥12,730($95)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Nara by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,965 ($270).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Nara is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Nishinoshima and Nara by ferry, bus, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Nara is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥36,965 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Nara is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Nara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Nara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Nara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 5h 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nishinoshima to Nara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Matsue Station then take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Shinomiya(Nara). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Nara is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥36,965 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | ¥36,965($270) | 3 times a week | 453km (282 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui Port, bus, train and plane | 6hrs | ¥42,715($310) | once daily | 706km (439 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 25m | ¥16,975($125) | once daily | 443km (275 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 15m | ¥12,730($95) | once daily | 406km (252 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, Bus | 8h 50m | ¥13,690($100) | once daily | 432km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Nara
Train operators
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airports near Nara
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Nara
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Nara
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Nara