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How to get fromKyoto Imperial Palace to Osakaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Osaka by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 205 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kojinguchi to Kyoto Stationbus bus 205
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain train Thunderbird / ...
    55 min
    ¥830–1,130

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Yodoyabashitrain train Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 29m
    ¥490–650

  3. Drive 50.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Osakacar car 50.6 km
    50 min
    ¥876–1,265

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto Imperial Palace to Osakataxi taxi 50.6 km
    50 min
    ¥19,000–23,000

  5. Train via Shijo Kawaramachi

    1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsakatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 23m
    ¥660–780

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  • Distance: 44.9 km
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Kyoto Imperial Palace, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥430–550 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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