There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Tōdai-ji by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
57 min¥550–700Drive 34.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Tōdai-jicar 34.1 km
36 min¥519–750Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR Nara Stationbus T
2h 55m¥2,196–3,050Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Tōdai-jitaxi 34.1 km
36 min¥14,000–18,000Train via Ōsaka
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 14m¥976–1,269
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Tōdai-ji is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥700 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Tōdai-ji is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥500 - ¥750.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 and Tōdai-ji is 33 km. The road distance is 34.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Tōdai-ji without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs ¥550 - ¥700.
The train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Nara takes 39 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Osaka to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.
Osaka to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Tōdai-ji is to train which takes 57 min and costs ¥550 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Tōdai-ji, Nara-ken, 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 bus from Osaka Marubiru to Tōdai-ji via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 2h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Nara
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- overpass.dokkoisho.com
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.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
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Nihon Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 50 3116 4791
- Website
- nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp
MK Taxi Osaka
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Osaka to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Tōdai-ji is 34 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Osaka to Tōdai-ji.
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