There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Yamato-Saidaijitrain A: Nara Line Express / ...
52 min¥730–1,311Drive 28 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Yakushi-jicar 28 km
31 min¥485–701Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Yamatosaidaijibus T
2h 38m¥1,915–3,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Osaka to Yakushi-jitaxi 28 km
31 min¥10,000–13,000Train via Ōsaka
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kōriyamatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
- Take the train from Kintetsukoriyama to Nishinokyotrain [89358] Kintetsu Kashihara Line Local / ...
1h 24m¥898–1,215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji is to drive which costs ¥480 - ¥700 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Yakushi-ji. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Yamatosaidaiji via Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Yakushi-ji. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nippombashi and arriving at Nishinokyo via Yamatosaidaiji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Osaka and Yakushi-ji is 31 km. The road distance is 28 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji, including transfers.
Osaka to Yakushi-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.
Osaka to Yakushi-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Yakushi-ji is to train which takes 52 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Yakushi-ji, Japan?
Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Yamato-Saidaiji every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥500–650 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka Marubiru to Yakushi-ji via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Yamatosaidaiji, Yamatosaidaiji, and Nishinokyo in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Yamato-Saidaiji
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsukoriyama to Nishinokyo
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–260
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Yamatosaidaiji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
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 to Yakushi-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Osaka to Yakushi-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Yamato-Saidaiji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Yakushi-ji is 28 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Osaka to Yakushi-ji.
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