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

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There are 4 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 44m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kamigōritrain train Super Hakuto
    3h 50m
    ¥2,576–3,589

  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

  4. Drive 159.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Akōcar car 159.2 km
    2h 3m
    ¥2,662–3,846

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  • Distance: 164.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Kamigōri twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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