What is the cheapest way to get from Esaka to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Esaka to Kyoto is to train via Omiya which costs ¥550 - ¥750 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esaka to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Esaka to Kyoto is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct train between Esaka and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Esaka to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Esaka and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Esaka to Kyoto?

The distance between Esaka and Kyoto is 43 km. The road distance is 43.6 km.

How do I travel from Esaka to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Esaka to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Esaka to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Esaka to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esaka to Kyoto train from?

Esaka to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Esaka to Kyoto train arrive?

Esaka to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Esaka to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Esaka to Kyoto is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Esaka to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3733+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Esaka to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, subway, and line 17 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Esaka to Kyoto by train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
52 min
¥799–1,132
Train via Omiya
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minamikata to Omiyatrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 18m
¥574–709
Drive 43.6 km
1. Drive from Esaka to Kyotocar 43.6 km
43 min
¥756–1,092
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Esaka to Kyototaxi 43.6 km
43 min
¥16,000–20,000
Subway, train, line 17 bus
1. Take the subway from Esaka to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain
3. Take the bus from Shiokoji Takakura to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus 17
52 min

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Distance: 42.5 km
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Esaka, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–900 and the journey takes 32 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily.

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