What is the cheapest way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo is to bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct train between Todaiji and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Todaiji to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Yamazaki and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Todaiji to Tokyo?

The distance between Todaiji and Tokyo is 490 km. The road distance is 466.9 km.

How do I travel from Todaiji to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

How long does it take to get from Todaiji to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Todaiji to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Todaiji to Tokyo train from?

Todaiji to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Todaiji to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Todaiji to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Todaiji to Tokyo train arrive?

Todaiji to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Todaiji to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Todaiji to Tokyo is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Todaiji to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10500+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Todaiji to Tokyo - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Todaiji to Tokyo by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tōkyō StationNozomi
2h 45m
¥11,000–16,000
Bus via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
8h 42m
¥4,000–7,500
Drive 466.9 km
1. Drive from Todaiji to Tokyo466.9 km
5h 1m
¥7,953–11,487
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Minase to Minami-ibaraki
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
3h 30m
¥13,229–35,570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kosoku Nagaokakyo to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
9h 41m
¥10,162–10,199
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
4h 3m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Station
4h 24m
¥24,339–48,250
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maiko
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
5h 33m
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Yamazaki to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
4h 39m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Station
5h 7m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,773Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.1 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Todaiji, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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