What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Hōryūji?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Hōryūji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hōryūji via Nishinokyo and Kōriyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Hōryūji?

The distance between Kyoto and Hōryūji is 49 km. The road distance is 52.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Hōryūji without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji without a car is to train via Kintetsukoriyama which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Hōryūji train from?

Kyoto to Hōryūji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Hōryūji train arrive?

Kyoto to Hōryūji train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Nishinokyo station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Hōryūji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Hōryūji is 52 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kyoto to Hōryūji.

Where can I stay near Hōryūji?

There are 8272+ hotels available in Hōryūji.

Kyoto to Hōryūji - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji by train, car, or taxi

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Train via Kintetsukoriyama
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nishinokyotrain
2. Take the train from Nishinokyo to Kintetsukoriyamatrain
3. Take the train from Kōriyama to Hōryūjitrain
1h 26m
¥1,649–2,024
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nara to Hōryūjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
1h 29m
¥881–1,227
Drive 52.4 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Hōryūjicar 52.4 km
51 min
¥908–1,311
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hōryūjitaxi 52.4 km
51 min
¥19,000–24,000

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Distance: 49.3 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hōryūji, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Hōryūji via Nishinokyo, Kintetsukoriyama, and Kōriyama in around 1h 26m.

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