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How to get fromAwaji Island to Kyotoby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Awaji Island to Kyoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Akashi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    2h 37m
    ¥3,290–3,940

  2. Drive  147.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minamiawaji to Kyotocar car 147.4 km
    2h 15m
    ¥2,551–3,685

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Ōsakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2h 40m

  4. Bus, train via Kobe

    1. Take the bus from Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center to Sannomiya BTbus bus
    2. Take the train from Juusan to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    3h 19m
    ¥2,610–2,790

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  • Distance: 142.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Awaji Island to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Kosoku Maiko, walk to Maiko, take the train to Ōsaka, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kosoku Awaji Shichi to Kyōto via Ōsaka and Ōsaka in around 2h 40m.

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