There are 6 ways to get from JR Namba to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tennōji
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
1h 12m¥903–1,342Train via Jingu-Marutamachi
cheapest- Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Jingu-Marutamachitrain Keihan Main Line / ...
1h 44m¥690–883Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N / ...
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 5m¥1,743–2,138Drive 53.2 km
- Drive from JR Namba to Kyotocar 53.2 km
53 min¥923–1,334Taxi
- Take the taxi from JR Namba to Kyototaxi 53.2 km
53 min¥20,000–24,000Train
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kyōtotrain AONIYOSHI Sightseeing Limited Express
1h 26m¥2,000–2,400
JR Namba to Kyoto by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Kyoto is to train via Jingu-Marutamachi which costs ¥650 - ¥900 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Kyoto is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from JR Namba station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from JR Namba Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Osaka-Namba and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between JR Namba and Kyoto is 57 km. The road distance is 53.2 km.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Kyoto without a car is to train via Tennōji which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from JR Namba to Kyoto, including transfers.
JR Namba to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Namba Station.
JR Namba to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from JR Namba to Kyoto is to train via Tennōji which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥900 - ¥1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥800–1,200 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,400
- Schedules at
- kintetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Yodoyabashi to Jingu-Marutamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–650
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- 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
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
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
JR Namba to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
JR Namba to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Kyoto is 53 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from JR Namba to Kyoto.
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