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How to get fromKyoto to Eihei-jiby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Eihei-ji by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukui(Fukui) to Eiheijiguchitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Eiheiji-guchi Station to Eiheiji bus bus
    3h 56m

  2. Drive 159.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Eihei-jicar car 159.5 km
    2h 34m
    ¥2,768–3,997

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus bus
    6h 10m
    ¥3,750–5,321

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Map of how to get from Kyoto to Eihei-ji.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Eihei-ji, Japan?

Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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