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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tennōji to Tōdai-Ji

Composite routes from Tennōji to Tōdai-Ji

Cheapest
32 min
Car
38 km.
from $2
Other
2 h 44 min
30 km.
from $25.91

Transport providers

Train operators

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Tennōji to Nara
Ave. Duration:
38 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

Bus operators

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Phone:
06-6844-1124
Website:
okkbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.95–$6.10
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to JR
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji is to train via Tsuruhashi which costs $3.48 - $3.70 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4.13 - $6.52 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Tennōji station to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Tennoji Station and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Osaka Itami Airport and JR Nara Station East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji. However, there are services departing from Tennōji and arriving at Kintetsu-Nara via Tsuruhashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji?

The distance between Tennōji and Tōdai-ji is 40 km. The road distance is 38.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji, including transfers.

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

Tennōji to Tōdai-ji bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus), depart from Tennoji Station.

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

Tennōji to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, depart from Tsuruhashi station.

Train or bus from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji?

The best way to get from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $21.74 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Tennōji to Tōdai-ji bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tennōji to Tōdai-ji train arrive?

Tennōji to Tōdai-ji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway, arrive at Kintetsu-Nara station.

Can I drive from Tennōji to Tōdai-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Tennōji to Tōdai-ji is 39 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Tennōji 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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