What is the cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai Airport and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai Airport and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

The distance between Kansai Airport and Kyoto is 96 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.

How do I travel from Kansai Airport to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000.

How long does it take to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

The train from Kansai Airport to Kyōto takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Kyoto bus from?

Kansai Airport to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Kansai Airport to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kansai Airport to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansai Airport to Kyoto is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Kansai Airport to Kyoto.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansai Airport to Kyoto?

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Where can I stay near Kyoto?

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Kansai Airport to Kyoto - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
1h 20m
¥1,700–2,000
Drive 95.1 km
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1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Kyotocar 95.1 km
1h 35m
¥1,648–2,380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
1h 44m
¥2,000–2,800

Kansai Airport to Kyoto by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 96.5 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kansai Airport to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,700–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise operates a bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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