There are 6 ways to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobe Airport to Sannomiya(Port Liner)train
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
- Take the train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagitrain
2h 16mTrain, line 203 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain
- Take the train from Juusan to Karasumatrain
- Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Hyakumanbenbus 203
3h¥1,170–1,430Bus
- 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 59m¥2,390–2,980Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Kyoto University81.6 km
1h 20mDrive 81.6 km
- Drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto Universitycar 81.6 km
1h 20m¥1,415–2,043Train via Kyobashi(Osaka)
- Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kyobashi(Osaka)train [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Demachiyanagitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2h 39m¥1,420–1,950
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University is to train and line 203 bus which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe Airport (UKB) station to Kyoto University. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Hyakumanben via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University. However, there are services departing from Kobe Airport and arriving at Demachiyanagi via Sannomiya(Subway), Shin Kobe and Shichijo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Kyoto University is 86 km. The road distance is 81.6 km.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University, including transfers.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, depart from Kobe Airport station.
The best way to get from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Kobe Airport (UKB), Japan and Kyoto University, Japan?
You can take a train from Kobe Airport to Kyoto University via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Sannomiya(Subway), Shin-Kobe Station, Shin Kobe, Kyoto, Shichijo, and Demachiyanagi in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kobe Airport to Kyoto University via Sannomiya(Port Liner), Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Hyakumanben in around 2h 59m.
- 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
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Shichijo to Demachiyanagi
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–320
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Demachiyanagi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–600
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kyobashi(Osaka)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Shijo Karasuma to Hyakumanben
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kobe-UKB to Kyoto University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University train services, operated by Kobe New Transit, arrive at Sannomiya(Port Liner) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kyoto University.
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