What is the cheapest way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

The cheapest way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

The fastest way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Kawaramachi and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Kenchodori and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Kawaramachi and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct train from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

The distance between Kawaramachi and Arashiyama is 281 km. The road distance is 227 km.

How do I travel from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama without a car?

The best way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kawaramachi to Arashiyama bus from?

Kawaramachi to Arashiyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kenchodori station.

Where do I catch the Kawaramachi to Arashiyama train from?

Kawaramachi to Arashiyama train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.

Train or bus from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

The best way to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5250 - ¥5350 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Kawaramachi to Arashiyama bus arrive?

Kawaramachi to Arashiyama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kawaramachi to Arashiyama train arrive?

Kawaramachi to Arashiyama train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kawaramachi to Arashiyama is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3769+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

Kawaramachi to Arashiyama - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kawaramachi to Arashiyama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 51m
Drive 227 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kawaramachi to Arashiyamacar 227 km
3h 26m
¥3,946–5,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kenchodori to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
4h 6m
¥5,250–5,340
Bus, train via Akashi
1. Take the bus from Kenchodori to Kosoku Maikobus
2. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain
4h 59m
¥5,883–6,373
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kencho-dori to Ōsakabus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
5h 35m
¥5,133–5,273

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Distance: 281.5 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kawaramachi, Kagawa-ken, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?

You can take a train from Kawaramachi to Saga-Arashiyama via Takamatsu-Chikko, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kenchodori to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,050 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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