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

The cheapest way to get from Hikari to Kyoto is to train via Hiroshima which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikari to Kyoto is to train via Hiroshima which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Hikari and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Hikari to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shimata and arriving at Kyōto via Iwakuni, Hiroshima and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Hikari to Kyoto?

The distance between Hikari and Kyoto is 432 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikari to Kyoto without a car is to train via Hiroshima which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hikari to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikari to Kyoto train from?

Hikari to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shimata station.

Where does the Hikari to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hikari to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikari to Kyoto is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Hikari to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3733+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Hikari to Kyoto - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Hikari to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Hiroshima
best
1. Take the train from Shimata to Iwakunitrain
2. Take the train from Iwakuni to Hiroshimatrain
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain
4h 25m
¥6,422–9,371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
3. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shimata to Iwakunitrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the night bus from Iwakuni Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus Karst
11h 42m
¥9,772–13,071
Drive 436.9 km
1. Drive from Hikari to Kyotocar 436.9 km
5h 26m
¥7,580–10,949
Train
1. Take the train from Tokuyama to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
4h 56m
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Hikari to Shin-Yamaguchitrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Hakata Fukuokatrain
3. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 31m
¥15,018–24,496
Car ferry to Matsuyama Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Yanai to Mitsuhamacarferry
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
8h
¥16,933–29,361

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

91Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

¥11,745Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Shimata to Kyōto via Iwakuni, Hiroshima, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 4h 25m.

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