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

The cheapest way to get from Kansai region to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kansai region to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct bus between Kansai region and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kansai region to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Takinoyashiro IC and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kansai region and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kansai region to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Nihonhesokoen and arriving at Kyōto via Tanikawa and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kansai region to Kyoto?

The distance between Kansai region and Kyoto is 112 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kansai region to Kyoto without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kansai region to Kyoto, including transfers.

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

Kansai region to Kyoto bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Takinoyashiro IC station.

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

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

Train or bus from Kansai region to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kansai region to Kyoto is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Osaka, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Kansai region to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kansai region to Kyoto bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kansai region to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kansai region to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansai region to Kyoto is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Kansai region to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3743+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kansai region to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansai region to Kyoto by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Takinoyashiro IC to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
3h 38m
Drive 84.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kansai region to Kyotocar 84.4 km
1h 36m
¥1,465–2,116
Train via Osaka
1. Take the train from Tanikawa to Osakatrain [24605] Jr Takarazuka Line Rapid Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
3h 45m
¥2,080–3,069
Train
1. Take the train from Tanikawa to Fukuchiyamatrain [30399] Jr Fukuchiyama / ...
2. Take the train from Fukuchiyama to Kyōtotrain Kinosaki / ...
3h 56m
¥2,030–2,969

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Distance: 111.6 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Takinoyashiro IC to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nihonhesokoen to Kyōto via Tanikawa and Ōsaka in around 3h 45m.

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