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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Osakaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Osaka by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train Thunderbird / ...
    1h 17m
    ¥830–1,130

  2. Line 205 bus, train via Ōsaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Michi to Nishioji Shijobus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Hankyuusaiin Eki to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2h 25m
    ¥640–780

  3. Drive 48.8 km

    1. Drive from Kinkaku-ji to Osakacar car 48.8 km
    58 min
    ¥849–1,227

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Osakataxi taxi 48.8 km
    58 min
    ¥18,000–22,000

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  • Distance: 52.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Osaka. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Michi, take the line 205 bus to Kyoto Station, walk to Kyōto, then take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Kinkaku-ji to Osaka in around 58 min.

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