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

The cheapest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Nara is to bus via 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 which costs ¥100 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Nara is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1300 - ¥1700.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at Kintetsu Nara. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

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

The distance between Tōdai-ji and Kintetsu Nara is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Nara without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs ¥220.

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

The bus from Kencho-higashi to Kintetsu Nara takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Nara bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, depart from Kencho-higashi station.

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

Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Nara bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at Kintetsu Nara station.

Where can I stay near Kintetsu Nara?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kencho-higashi to Kintetsu Narabus
12 min
¥220
Bus via 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 to 近鉄奈良駅 B13bus ぐるっとバス「大宮通りルート」 [Omiya Street Route 1] / ...
25 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Narataxi 2 km
3 min
¥1,300–1,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tōdai-ji to Kintetsu Narawalk 1.5 km
17 min

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Distance: 2.1 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from Kencho-higashi to Kintetsu Nara every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 2 min.

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