There are 7 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train [170333] Kobe Port Liner
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
1h 49mTrain via Juusan
cheapest- Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain Hankyu Kobe Line / ...
- Take the train from Juusan to Karasumatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
2h 17m¥1,140–1,440Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 33m¥2,380–3,010Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Kyoto79.7 km
1h 18mDrive 79.7 km
- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyotocar 79.7 km
1h 18m¥1,379–1,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyototaxi 79.7 km
1h 18m¥28,000–34,000Train #2
- Take the train from Sannomiya Station to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
2h 54m¥1,530–2,110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) is to train via Juusan which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) station to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Marutamachi via Sannomiya(Subway), Shin Kobe and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kyoto (State) is 82 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State), including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Marutamachi via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Sannomiya(Subway), Shin-Kobe Station, Shin Kobe, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe Airport to Marutamachi via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyoto in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 078-302-2500
- Website
- Kobe New Transit
Train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–250
- Schedules at
- Kobe New Transit
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Sannomiya to Juusan
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Juusan to Karasuma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥410–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Sannomiya Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- ¥28,000–34,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State) is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto (State).
There are 3748+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kyoto (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.