What is the cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha?

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha is to bus which costs ¥220 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha?

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1700 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Nara Station and Kasuga-taisha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Nara Station East station and arriving at Todaiji Daibutsuden. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha?

The distance between Nara Station and Kasuga-taisha is 3 km.

How do I travel from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha without a car?

The best way to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha without a car is to bus which takes 20 min and costs ¥220.

How long does it take to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha?

The bus from JR Nara Station East to Todaiji Daibutsuden takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha bus from?

Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from JR Nara Station East.

Where does the Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha bus arrive?

Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Todaiji Daibutsuden station.

Where can I stay near Kasuga-taisha?

There are 466+ hotels available in Kasuga-taisha.

Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Nara Station to Kasuga-taisha by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station East to Todaiji Daibutsudenbus
20 min
¥220
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Kasuga-taishataxi 3.1 km
4 min
¥1,700–2,200
Walk
1. Take the foot from Nara Station to Kasuga-taishawalk 3.4 km
41 min

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Nara Station, Japan and Kasuga-taisha, Japan?

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from JR Nara Station East to Todaiji Daibutsuden every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 8 min.

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