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How to get fromKyoto to Akōby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Akō by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Aioitrain train Hikari
    2. Take the taxi from Aioi to Akōtaxi taxi
    2h 46m

  2. Drive 159.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Akōcar car 159.2 km
    2h 3m
    ¥2,766–3,995

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yamasaki ICbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yamasaki IC to Akōtaxi taxi
    2h 54m
    ¥18,280–22,280

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  • Distance: 162.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Akō, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Akō. However, you can take the line 17 bus to Shiokoji Takakura, walk to Kyoto, take the train to Aioi, then take the taxi to Akō. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Yamasaki IC then take the taxi to Akō.

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