What is the cheapest way to get from Machida to Nara-shi?

The cheapest way to get from Machida to Nara-shi is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Machida to Nara-shi?

The fastest way to get from Machida to Nara-shi is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥14000 - ¥37000.

Is there a direct bus between Machida and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct bus from Machida to Nara-shi station. However, there are services departing from Machida Terminal Plaza and arriving at JR Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Machida and Nara-shi?

No, there is no direct train from Machida to Nara-shi. However, there are services departing from Machida and arriving at Nara via Shin-Yokohama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Machida to Nara-shi?

The distance between Machida and Nara-shi is 509 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.

How do I travel from Machida to Nara-shi without a car?

The best way to get from Machida to Nara-shi without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Machida to Nara-shi?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Machida to Nara-shi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Machida to Nara-shi bus from?

Machida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Machida Terminal Plaza station.

Where do I catch the Machida to Nara-shi train from?

Machida to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Yokohama station.

Where does the Machida to Nara-shi bus arrive?

Machida to Nara-shi bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagoya Station Noritake.

Where does the Machida to Nara-shi train arrive?

Machida to Nara-shi train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Machida to Nara-shi?

Yes, the driving distance between Machida to Nara-shi is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Machida to Nara-shi.

Where can I stay near Nara-shi?

There are 411+ hotels available in Nara-shi.

Machida to Nara-shi - 10 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Machida to Nara-shi by train, night bus, car, plane, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to KyōtoNozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to NaraD: Nara Line Local / ...
3h 40m
Night bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Machida Terminal Plaza to Nagoya Station NoritakeBe362
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Station
9h 42m
¥6,500–9,600
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu Nara
7h 57m
¥6,750–11,354
Drive 433.5 km
1. Drive from Machida to Nara-shi433.5 km
4h 55m
¥7,358–10,628
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
4h 42m
¥14,086–36,162
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Machida to Odawara
2. Take the train from Odawara to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
5h 38m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train, subway
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
5. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
5h 14m
¥14,526–33,682
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Tōkyō Station
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
4. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
5. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Shin-Omiya
5h 37m
¥25,386–51,962
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Nara
5h 58m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Machida to Shin-Yokohama
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
4. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Shin-Omiya
6h 59m
¥25,516–71,032

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,671Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Machida, Japan and Nara-shi, Japan?

You can take a train from Machida to Nara via Shin-Yokohama and Kyōto in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, Nara Kotsu operates a vehicle from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu Nara once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–11,000 and the journey takes 6h 33m.

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