How to travel from Tohoku to Nara, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Nara is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Tohoku to Nara by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Train and Plane
Take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kyoto.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥40,935($300)
Bus
Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Kyōto.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple bus operators
Taxi and Bus
Take a taxi to Ishinazaka then take the bus to Meitetsu Bus Center and then to JR Nara Station.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Nara by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥34,360 ($250) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,395 ($315).
The distance between Tohoku and Nara is around 813km (505 miles).
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Tohoku and Nara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Nara is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥43,395 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥34,360 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Nara. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tohoku and Nara. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tohoku and Nara. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tohoku to Nara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa, Sendai Station and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
JR Bus Tōhoku and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tohoku and Nara. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Nara. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Tohoku and Nara. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Nara is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥40,935 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | ¥43,395($315) | hourly | 825km (513 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5hrs | ¥59,960($440) | hourly | 859km (533 miles) |
| Taxi to Mogami, train and plane | 5hrs | ¥35,730($260) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 5m | ¥43,260($315) | hourly | 979km (608 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 5m | ¥42,575($310) | hourly | 861km (535 miles) |
| Taxi to Naruko Gotenyu, train and plane | 5h 15m | ¥55,720($405) | hourly | 961km (597 miles) |
| Taxi to Innai, train and plane | 6h 10m | ¥43,535($320) | every 2 hours | 940km (584 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | ¥40,935($300) | hourly | 951km (591 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | ¥34,360($250) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 13h 35m | ¥34,360($250) | once daily | 947km (588 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | ¥13,005($95) | on demand | 866km (538 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Nara
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kintetsu Bus
Miyako Kotsu
Meitetsu Bus
Train operators
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