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How to get fromKobe to Karasumaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kobe to Karasuma by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    43 min

  2. Train via Juso

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Jusotrain train Kobe Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Juso to Karasumatrain train Kyoto Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 29m
    ¥705–878

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    1h 57m
    ¥2,193–2,720

  4. Drive 72.9 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Karasumacar car 72.9 km
    1h 8m
    ¥1,265–1,827

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kobe to Karasumataxi taxi 72.9 km
    1h 8m
    ¥26,000–32,000

  6. Train via Motomachi

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain train JR Kyoto Line
    1h 38m
    ¥1,346–1,826

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  • Distance: 70.6 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Karasuma, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Shijo via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyoto in around 1h 57m.

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