How to travel from Tottori to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Nagoya is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tottori to Nagoya 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 and Plane

Take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nagoya.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Meitetsu Bus Centre.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,295($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Nagoya by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,295 ($46) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).

The distance between Tottori and Nagoya is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Tottori and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Nagoya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,295 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Nagoya. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Nagoya. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Tottori and Nagoya. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tottori to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Nihon Kotsu and Meitetsu Bus run regular bus services between Tottori and Nagoya. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Nagoya Airfield (NKM). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Tottori and Nagoya. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Nagoya

Transport options from Tottori to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
¥26,420($195)
every 20 mins523km (325 miles)
Train to Toyooka(Hyogo), plane3h 45m
¥22,040($160)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Train
3h 30m
¥11,635($85)
every 20 mins386km (240 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
¥6,295($46)
every 20 mins365km (227 miles)
Drive
4hrs
¥5,200($38)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya