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How to get fromDōtonbori to Kiyomizu-deraby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Dōtonbori to Kiyomizu-dera by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kitahama to Gion-Shijotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 29m
    ¥657–830

  2. Train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nanpou to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 53m
    ¥625–762

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus N
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 16m
    ¥1,717–2,108

  4. Drive 50.8 km

    1. Drive from Dōtonbori to Kiyomizu-deracar car 50.8 km
    51 min
    ¥879–1,270

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dōtonbori to Kiyomizu-derataxi taxi 50.8 km
    51 min
    ¥19,000–23,000

  6. Train via Kiyomizu-Gojo

    1. Take the train from Kitahama to Kiyomizu-Gojotrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    1h 55m
    ¥677–830

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  • Distance: 53.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Dōtonbori, Japan and Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan?

Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Kitahama to Gion-Shijo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥460–600 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Kiyomizu-dera via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kawaramachi Gojo in around 2h 16m.

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