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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is to bus which costs ¥8500 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Tōdai-ji station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Kintetsu Nara Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nara via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

The distance between Tokyo and Tōdai-ji is 521 km. The road distance is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji, including transfers.

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

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Tokyo to Tōdai-ji bus arrive?

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Tokyo to Tōdai-ji train arrive?

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji.

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?

There are 9783+ hotels available in Tōdai-ji.

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 10m
Drive 464 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Tōdai-jicar 464 km
5h 14m
¥8,057–11,638
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kintetsu Nara Stationbus
9h 4m
¥8,500
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hon-Atsugitrain Odakyu Limited Express Home Way / ...
2. Take the night bus from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu Naranightbus
8h 38m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
4h 25m
¥13,740–21,264
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Osakatemmangutrain
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
5h 19m
¥12,210–29,974
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
5h 2m
¥17,313–34,965
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
5h 43m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Naratrain
6h 35m
¥23,410–48,834

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Tōdai-ji via Kyoto, Kyōto, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tōdai-ji via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Meitetsu Bus Center, and Kintetsu Nara Station in around 9h 4m.

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