What is the cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Kurashiki and Kyoto?

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.

Is there a direct train between Kurashiki and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kurashiki 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 55m.

How far is it from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

The distance between Kurashiki and Kyoto is 213 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.

How do I travel from Kurashiki to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

How long does it take to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Kyoto bus from?

Kurashiki to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kurashiki station.

Where do I catch the Kurashiki to Kyoto train from?

Kurashiki to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Kurashiki to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kurashiki to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Kurashiki to Kyoto train arrive?

Kurashiki to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurashiki to Kyoto is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kurashiki to Kyoto.

How do I get a train ticket from Kurashiki to Kyoto?

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Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kurashiki to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kurashiki to Kyoto by train, bus, or car

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Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 55m
¥3,181–4,590
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
4h 7m
¥3,900–4,400
Drive 225.6 km
1. Drive from Kurashiki to Kyotocar 225.6 km
2h 57m
¥3,919–5,661
Train
1. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 48m

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Distance: 212.8 km
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Kurashiki, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Kurashiki to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 55m. 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.

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