There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto University to Uji by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukujitrain Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Tōfukuji to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
48 min¥516–674Drive 18.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto University to Ujicar 18.4 km
22 min¥281–406Line 17 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hyakumanben to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus 17
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
59 min¥500–610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto University to Ujitaxi 18.4 km
22 min¥8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto University to Uji is to drive which costs ¥280 - ¥410 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto University to Uji is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto University to Uji. However, there are services departing from Demachiyanagi and arriving at Uji via Tōfukuji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Kyoto University and Uji is 21 km. The road distance is 18.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto University to Uji without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs ¥500 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Kyoto University to Uji, including transfers.
Kyoto University to Uji train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Demachiyanagi station.
Kyoto University to Uji train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Tofukuji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto University to Uji is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Kyoto University to Uji.
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What companies run services between Kyoto University, Japan and Uji, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kyoto University to Uji via Demachiyanagi and Tōfukuji in around 48 min.
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Demachiyanagi to Tofukuji
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–330
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tōfukuji to Uji
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥250–350
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Uji
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–380
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570‐666‐846
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
Bus from Hyakumanben to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230
- Website
- Kyoto City Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
MK Taxi Kyoto
- Phone
- +81 75 778 4141
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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