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

The cheapest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

Is there a direct bus between Tōdai-ji and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Tōdai-ji to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Himurojinja shrine and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via JR Nara Station and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Tōdai-ji and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Tōdai-ji to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kintetsu-Nara and arriving at Motomachi(Hyogo) via Nippombashi and Osakatemmangu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Tōdai-ji to Kobe?

The distance between Tōdai-ji and Kobe is 85 km. The road distance is 66.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe without a car is to train via Nippombashi which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe, including transfers.

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

Tōdai-ji to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Tōdai-ji to Kobe?

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe is to train via Nippombashi which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Tōdai-ji to Kobe bus arrive?

Tōdai-ji to Kobe bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.

Where does the Tōdai-ji to Kobe train arrive?

Tōdai-ji to Kobe train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station.

Can I drive from Tōdai-ji to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Tōdai-ji to Kobe is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Tōdai-ji to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 329+ hotels available in Kobe.

Tōdai-ji to Kobe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tōdai-ji to Kobe by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Nippombashi
best
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nara to Kintetsu-Nippombashitrain A: Nara Line Rapid Express / ...
2. Take the train from Osakatemmangu to Motomachi(Hyogo)train [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2h 12m
¥1,473–2,014
Drive 66.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tōdai-ji to Kobecar 66.1 km
1h 12m
¥1,148–1,659
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus T
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
3h 12m
¥2,970–3,620
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tōdai-ji to Kobetaxi 66.1 km
1h 12m
¥24,000–30,000
Train
1. Take the train from Nara to Ōsakatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Motomachitrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
2h 17m
¥1,440–2,020
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nara to Fukushimatrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2. Take the train from Fukushima to Motomachitrain Hanshin Main Line Local
2h 48m
¥1,390–1,970

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Distance: 84.7 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Tōdai-ji to Motomachi(Hyogo) via Kintetsu-Nara, Kintetsu-Nippombashi, Nippombashi, Minamimorimachi, and Osakatemmangu in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tōdai-ji to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Himurojinja shrine, JR Nara Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 3h 12m.

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