The distance between Onomichi and Nara is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Onomichi to Nara 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-Osaka and then to Shinomiya(Nara).
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Take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.
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Take the bus to Osaka Airport and then to Nara-ken Convention Center.
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There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Nara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,120 ($52) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,045 ($88).
The distance between Onomichi and Nara is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Onomichi and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Nara is to take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ¥12,045 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,120 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Nara. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama, Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Kintetsu Railways run train services between Onomichi and Nara. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Onomichi and Nara. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
Chugoku Bus and Osaka Airport Transport run regular bus services between Onomichi and Nara. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Nara. We recommend that you take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Onomichi and Nara. The distance is around 287km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ¥12,045 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 60m | ¥12,045($88) | hourly | 270km (168 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | ¥40,385($295) | 4 times a day | 460km (286 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | ¥7,120($52) | once daily | 297km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ¥4,245($31) | on demand | 287km (178 miles) |
Chugoku Bus
Osaka Airport Transport
Jam Jam Liner
Iyotetsu
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.