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How to Travel from

Tokyo to Tōdai-ji

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$177.85

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$609.78

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$152.44

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$20.33

Narita Express (N'EX)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$41.92

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Kyōto to Nara
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Train from Ōsaka to Tsuruhashi
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Kintetsu-Nara
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07–$4.32
Train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nara
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.94–$4.32
Train from Kyoto to Kintetsu-Nara
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.83–$5.21

Odakyu Electric Railway

Phone:
044-299-8200
Website:
odakyu.jp/english/
Train from Shinjuku to Hon-Atsugi
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07–$5.97

Odakyu Electric Railway Limited Express Romancecar

Phone:
03-5909-0211
Website:
odakyu.jp/english/
Train from Shinjuku to Hon-Atsugi
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kintetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.41

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$43.19

Nara Kotsu

Website:
narakotsu.co.jp/language/en/index.html
Bus from Hon-atsugi to Kintetsu
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.27–$88.93

Questions and Answers

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 $32.61 - $54.35 and takes 9h 8m.

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 19m and costs $65.22 - $217.39 .

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 8m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

The distance between Tokyo and Tōdai-ji is 522 km. The road distance is 462.3 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 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $54.35 and takes 9h 8m.

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.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tōdai-ji is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Tokyo to Tōdai-ji.

Where can I stay near Tōdai-ji?

There are 340+ hotels available in Tōdai-ji. Prices start at $27.15 per night.
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