There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Eiheiji. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Fukui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Eiheiji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Matsuoka via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Kyoto and Eiheiji is 167 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji, including transfers.
Kyoto to Eiheiji bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukakusa station.
Kyoto to Eiheiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Eiheiji is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4900 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Eiheiji, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Matsuoka via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui) in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-52-8888
- Website
- echizen-tetudo.co.jp
Train from Fukui(Fukui) to Matsuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- echizen-tetudo.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Eiheiji bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukui station.
Kyoto to Eiheiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Eiheiji is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kyoto to Eiheiji.
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