What is the cheapest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji is to bus which costs ¥100 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji?

The fastest way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1200 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Kintetsu Nara and Tōdai-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 近鉄奈良駅 B5 and arriving at 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji?

The distance between Kintetsu Nara and Tōdai-ji is 2 km.

How do I travel from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs ¥100.

How long does it take to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji?

The bus from 近鉄奈良駅 B5 to 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 takes 4 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji bus from?

Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Nara Gurutto Bus, depart from 近鉄奈良駅 B5 station.

Where does the Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji bus arrive?

Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Nara Gurutto Bus, arrive at 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 station.

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?

There are 466+ hotels available in Tōdai-ji.

Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji - 4 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-ji by bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from 近鉄奈良駅 B5 to 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1bus ぐるっとバス「大宮通りルート」 [Omiya Street Route 1] / ...
12 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-jitaxi 1.6 km
2 min
¥1,200–1,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kintetsu Nara to Tōdai-jiwalk 1.5 km
17 min
Bus via Kencho-higashi
1. Take the bus from Kintetsu Nara to Kencho-higashibus
12 min
¥220

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Distance: 1.9 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Kintetsu Nara, Japan and Tōdai-ji, Nara-ken, Japan?

Nara Gurutto Bus operates a bus from 近鉄奈良駅 B5 to 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 hourly. Tickets cost ¥100 and the journey takes 4 min.

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