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How to get fromKyoto to Awaji Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Awaji Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Akashi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Maikotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    2h 43m
    ¥3,315–3,915

  2. Drive 152.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Minamiawajicar car 152.1 km
    2h 7m
    ¥2,638–3,811

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Kosoku Awaji Shichibus bus
    3h 33m
    ¥4,360–4,623

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus bus
    4h 14m
    ¥3,961–4,391

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  • Distance: 142.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Awaji Island, Hyōgo, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya BT in around 4h 14m.

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