There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-maebus
3h 30m¥5,237–5,902Drive 187.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Tokushimacar 187.5 km
2h 34m¥3,203–4,627Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokushima Universitybus Awa Express Kyoto
4h 7m¥4,230–5,730Train, bus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Maikotrain JR Kyoto Line
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-maebus Awa Express Kobe
4h 1m¥5,137–5,852Bus via Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Tokushima Stationbus
5h 55m¥4,937–5,252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima. However, there are services departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at Tokushima University via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kyoto (State) and Tokushima is 195 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima without a car is to train and bus via Osaka which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥5000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima, including transfers.
Kyoto (State) to Tokushima bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto (State) to Tokushima bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Tokushima University station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Tokushima is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Tokushima.
There are 170+ hotels available in Tokushima.
What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Tokushima, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokushima University every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
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