There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi
best- Take the train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Osakatemmangutrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 3m¥1,446–1,932Drive 66.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kobe to Tōdai-jicar 66.5 km
1h 12m¥1,155–1,668Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 52m¥2,503–3,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe to Tōdai-jitaxi 66.5 km
1h 12m¥24,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Motomachi to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2h 11m¥1,446–2,022Train #2
- Take the train from Motomachi to Nodatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
2h 15m¥1,219–1,581
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1600 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Motomachi(Hyogo) and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara via Minamimorimachi and Kintetsu-Nippombashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Kobe and Tōdai-ji is 85 km. The road distance is 66.5 km.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji without a car is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2000.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji, including transfers.
Kobe to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Motomachi(Hyogo) station.
The best way to get from Kobe to Tōdai-ji is to train via Kintetsu-Nippombashi which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Tōdai-ji, Nara-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Tōdai-ji via Osakatemmangu, Minamimorimachi, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, and Kintetsu-Nara in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Tōdai-ji via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Motomachi(Hyogo) to Osakatemmangu
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Motomachi to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
Train from Motomachi to Noda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–30,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Osakatemmangu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Tōdai-ji is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kobe to Tōdai-ji.
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