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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kii-Tanabe to Hongūtaxi taxi
    4h 32m
    ¥23,032–29,354

  2. Drive 168.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Hongūcar car 168.1 km
    2h 37m
    ¥2,920–4,218

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Kumano Hongu Taisha Maebus bus
    6h 56m
    ¥7,009–7,337

  4. Train, bus via Tanabe

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tennōji to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Hongu Taisha-maebus bus
    6h 46m
    ¥4,932–7,354

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  • Distance: 263.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Hongū. However, you can take the train to Tennōji, take the train to Kii-Tanabe, then take the taxi to Hongū. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Kumano Hongu Taisha Mae via Yamato-Yagi and Yamato Yagi Station in around 6h 56m.

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