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

The cheapest way to get from Nara Station to Tōdai-ji is to bus via Daibutsuden-mae-chushajo which costs ¥100 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nara Station to Tōdai-ji is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Nara Station East station and arriving at Kencho-higashi. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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

The distance between Nara Station and Tōdai-ji is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nara Station to Tōdai-ji without a car is to bus which takes 16 min and costs ¥220.

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

The bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Nara Station to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from JR Nara Station East.

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

Nara Station to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Kencho-higashi station.

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?

There are 466+ hotels available in Tōdai-ji.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashibus
16 min
¥220
Bus via Daibutsuden-mae-chushajo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ｊｒ奈良駅西口 R5 to Daibutsuden-mae-chushajobus ぐるっとバス「奈良公園ルート」 [Nara Park Route 1] / ...
21 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nara Station to Tōdai-jitaxi 2.9 km
4 min
¥1,700–2,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nara Station to Tōdai-jiwalk 3.2 km
38 min

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Distance: 2.7 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from JR Nara Station East to Kencho-higashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 6 min.

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