There are 6 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kintetsu Nara
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
58 min¥793–894Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
1h¥550–700Bus
- Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 37m¥2,237–3,028Drive 34 km
- Drive from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsudencar 34 km
36 min¥589–851Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsudentaxi 34 km
36 min¥13,000–16,000Train via Nara
- Take the train from Jr-Namba to Naratrain Q: Yamatoji Line Rapid / ...
1h 4m¥867–1,118
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥700 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥550 - ¥850.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka-Namba station to Todaiji Daibutsuden. However, there are services departing from Nanba Station, Osaka and arriving at Todaiji Daibutsuden via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kintetsu-Nippombashi and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Osaka-Namba and Todaiji Daibutsuden is 34 km. The road distance is 34 km.
The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden without a car is to train via Kintetsu Nara which takes 58 min and costs ¥750 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden, including transfers.
Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Nanba Station, Osaka.
Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
The best way to get from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden is to train via Kintetsu Nara which takes 58 min and costs ¥750 - ¥900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Todaiji Daibutsuden, Japan?
Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–700 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, and JR Nara Station East in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Jr-Namba to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- 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
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden is 34 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Osaka-Namba to Todaiji Daibutsuden.
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