There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kurashiki to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
1h 47m¥3,181–4,590Bus
- Take the bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
4h 7m¥3,900–4,400Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyotocar 223.5 km
2h 53m¥3,850–5,561Train
- Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 48m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kurashiki and arriving at Kyōto via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Kurashiki (Station) and Kyoto is 213 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto, including transfers.
Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kurashiki station.
Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kurashiki station.
The best way to get from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Kurashiki (Station), Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Kurashiki to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 4h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kurashiki to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280–390
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Okayama to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kurashiki (Station) to Kyoto.
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