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

The cheapest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Nara Station is to bus via 大仏殿前駐車場 B8_1 which costs ¥100 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tōdai-ji to Nara Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kencho-higashi and arriving at JR Nara Station East station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

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

The distance between Tōdai-ji and Nara Station is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tōdai-ji to Nara Station without a car is to bus which takes 17 min and costs ¥220.

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

The bus from Kencho-higashi to JR Nara Station East takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

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

Tōdai-ji to Nara Station bus services, operated by Nara Kotsu, arrive at JR Nara Station East.

Where can I stay near Nara Station?

There are 466+ hotels available in Nara Station.

Tōdai-ji to Nara Station - 5 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Tōdai-ji to Nara Station by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kencho-higashi to JR Nara Station Eastbus
17 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 油阪船橋商店街 B14bus ぐるっとバス「大宮通りルート」 [Omiya Street Route 1] / ...
40 min
¥100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tōdai-ji to Nara Stationtaxi 2.9 km
4 min
¥1,700–2,100
Walk
1. Take the walk from Tōdai-ji to Nara Stationwalk 3.2 km
38 min
Bus via Himurojinja shrine
1. Take the bus from Himurojinja shrine to JR Nara Station Eastbus
20 min
¥220

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Distance: 4 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Nara Kotsu operates a bus from Kencho-higashi to JR Nara Station East every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220 and the journey takes 7 min.

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