There are 5 ways to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijōtrain
- Take the subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Sanjokeihansubway
- Take the train from Sanjo to Demachiyanagitrain
38 min¥608–762Drive 11.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Arashiyama to Kyoto Universitycar 11.2 km
15 min¥195–282Line 203 bus
- Take the bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Hyakumanbenbus 203
39 min¥346–391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arashiyama to Kyoto Universitytaxi 11.2 km
15 min¥4,400–5,500Train, line 203 bus
- Take the train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjotrain [165977] Randen Arashiyama / ...
- Take the bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Hyakumanbenbus 203
56 min¥431
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto University is to drive which costs ¥190 - ¥290 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ¥4400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama to Kyoto University. However, there are services departing from Nishinokyo Enmachi and arriving at Hyakumanben via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Kyoto University. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Demachiyanagi via Nijo(Kyoto) and Sanjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Arashiyama and Kyoto University is 13 km. The road distance is 11.2 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto University without a car is to train and subway which takes 38 min and costs ¥600 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Arashiyama to Kyoto University, including transfers.
Arashiyama to Kyoto University bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Nishinokyo Enmachi station.
Arashiyama to Kyoto University train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.
Arashiyama to Kyoto University bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Hyakumanben station.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Kyoto University, Japan?
Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Hyakumanben every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 20 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Saga-Arashiyama to Nijō
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥130–200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Subway from Nijo(Kyoto) to Sanjokeihan
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–260
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Sanjo to Demachiyanagi
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250–310
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 075-801-2511
- Website
- keifuku.co.jp
Train from Arashiyama(Tramway) to Nishiojisanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥201
- Website
- https://www.keifuku.co.jp/
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- city.kyoto.lg.jp
Bus from Nishinokyo Enmachi to Hyakumanben
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Hyakumanben
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama to Kyoto University train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nijō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Kyoto University is 11 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Arashiyama to Kyoto University.
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