There are 5 ways to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
59 min¥847–1,225Train via Oomiya
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 30m¥617–825Bus
- Take the bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus J
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 18m¥1,698–2,340Drive 57.1 km
- Drive from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyotocar 57.1 km
56 min¥988–1,428Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyototaxi 57.1 km
56 min¥21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto is to train via Oomiya which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Universal Studios Japan and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Kyōto via Nishikujō and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower and Kyoto is 50 km. The road distance is 57.1 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto, including transfers.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Universal Studios Japan station.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2400 and takes 2h 18m.
What companies run services between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Kyōto every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥650–950 and the journey takes 28 min. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Universal Studios Japan, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Oomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Universal Studios Japan to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–950
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto is 57 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Hotel Keihan Universal Tower to Kyoto.
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