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

The cheapest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai Airport and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Kyoto Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai Airport and Kyoto (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Kansai Airport and arriving at Marutamachi via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State)?

The distance between Kansai Airport and Kyoto (State) is 100 km. The road distance is 95.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State)?

The best way to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Kyoto (State)?

There are 3747+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).

Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansai Airport to Kyoto (State) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express
1h 32m
¥1,960–2,217
Drive 95.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansai Airport to Kyotocar 95.1 km
1h 35m
¥1,638–2,366
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
1h 50m
¥2,288–3,063
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Herbis Osakabus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Karasumatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2h 31m
¥2,128–2,590

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Distance: 100.1 km
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Kansai Airport, Japan and Kyoto (State), 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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