What is the cheapest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace is to bus which costs ¥100 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace?

The fastest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥2400 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct bus between Tōdai-ji and Heijō Palace?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 and arriving at 朱雀門ひろば B1. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Tōdai-ji and Heijō Palace?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Shin-Omiya. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace?

The distance between Tōdai-ji and Heijō Palace is 5 km.

How do I travel from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥200 - ¥240.

How long does it take to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace?

The train from Kintetsu-Nara to Shin-Omiya takes 1 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace bus from?

Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace bus services, operated by Nara Gurutto Bus, depart from 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 station.

Where do I catch the Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace train from?

Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Kintetsu-Nara station.

Train or bus from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace?

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥200 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥100 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace bus arrive?

Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace bus services, operated by Nara Gurutto Bus, arrive at 朱雀門ひろば B1 station.

Where does the Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace train arrive?

Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Shin-Omiya station.

Where can I stay near Heijō Palace?

There are 467+ hotels available in Heijō Palace.

Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palace by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Shin-Omiyatrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
46 min
¥200–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 to 朱雀門ひろば B1bus ぐるっとバス「大宮通りルート」 [Omiya Street Route 1] / ...
56 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palacetaxi 5 km
5 min
¥2,400–3,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tōdai-ji to Heijō Palacewalk 4.8 km
57 min

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 46 min

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

Kintetsu Railway operates a train from Kintetsu-Nara to Shin-Omiya every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥200–240 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Nara Gurutto Bus operates a bus from 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 to 朱雀門ひろば B1 hourly. Tickets cost ¥100 and the journey takes 37 min.

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