How to Travel from

Osaka to Tōdai-ji

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Osaka Tōdai-ji

Cheapest

By car (34 km)

29 min

34 km.

from $1

Other

Rideshare

29 min

34 km.

from $1.85

Train via Tsuruhashi

1 h 14 min

30 km.

from $5.43

Bus (Bus)

2 h 55 min

30 km.

from $24.67

Bus (Bus)

2 h 39 min

30 km.

from $23.74

Train operators

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

0570-00-2486

Website:

jr-odekake.net/

Train from Ōsaka to Tsuruhashi

Ave. Duration:

15 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Train from Ōsaka to Nara

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:

050-3536-3957

Website:

kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html

Train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nara

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.07–$4.32

Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nara

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.32–$4.70

Bus operators

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Phone:

06-6844-1124

Website:

okkbus.co.jp/en/

Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$4.07–$5.08

Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR

Ave. Duration:

1h 17m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.43–$16.51

Bus from Shin-Osaka Station to Osaka

Ave. Duration:

30 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.43–$4.07

What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji is to drive which costs $3.80 - $5.98 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3.80 - $5.98 .

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka (Station) and Tōdai-ji?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka (Station) and Tōdai-ji?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara via Tsuruhashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

The distance between Ōsaka (Station) and Tōdai-ji is 39 km. The road distance is 35.7 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji without a car is to train via Tsuruhashi which takes 1h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji bus from?

Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus), depart from Osaka Marubiru station.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train from?

Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji is to train via Tsuruhashi which takes 1h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $20.65 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train arrive?

Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruhashi station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji is 36 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji.

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?

There are 338+ hotels available in Tōdai-ji. Prices start at $27.72 per night.

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Five ways to Travel from Osaka to Tōdai-Ji

Transport providers

Train operators

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Kintetsu Railway

Bus operators

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka (Station) and Tōdai-ji?

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka (Station) and Tōdai-ji?

How far is it from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

How do I travel from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji without a car?

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji bus from?

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train from?

Train or bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji bus arrive?

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji train arrive?

Can I drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Tōdai-ji?

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?