There are 5 ways to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayamatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
5h 12mDrive 356 km
cheapest- Drive from Dōgo Onsen to Kyotocar 356 km
5h 7m¥5,413–7,819Bus
- Take the bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 18m¥7,510Fly, bus
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 41m¥14,040–26,340Bus via Okaido
- Take the bus from Okaido to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 42m¥7,000–10,000
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥14000 - ¥27000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okaido and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Dogoonsen and arriving at Kyōto via Matsuyama(Ehime), Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Dōgo Onsen and Kyoto is 416 km. The road distance is 356 km.
The best way to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto, including transfers.
Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Matsuyama City Station.
Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Matsuyama(Ehime) station.
The best way to get from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7510 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Dōgo Onsen, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Dōgo Onsen to Kyōto via Dogoonsen, Jr Matsuyama Station, Matsuyama(Ehime), Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, Iyotetsu operates a bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,350 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Matsuyama City Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,350
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Okaido to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–10,000
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Dōgo Onsen to Kyoto.
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