There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hōryūjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
1h 48m¥1,226–1,787Drive 53.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Hōryū-jicar 53.5 km
53 min¥818–1,181Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Tennoji Stationbus A
3h 13m¥2,363–3,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hōryū-jitaxi 53.5 km
53 min¥24,000–29,000Train via Oomiya
- Take the train from Oomiya to Ōsakatrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hōryūjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service
2h 23m¥971–1,369
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Hōryū-ji station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tennoji Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hōryūji via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Kyoto and Hōryū-ji is 82 km. The road distance is 53.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji, including transfers.
Kyoto to Hōryū-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Hōryū-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3100 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hōryū-ji, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Hōryū-ji via Ōsaka and Hōryūji in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Hōryū-ji via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Tennoji Station, Tennōji, and Hōryūji in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Hōryūji
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- overpass.dokkoisho.com
Train from Ōsaka to Hōryūji
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- overpass.dokkoisho.com
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Oomiya to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥420–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Tennoji Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥24,000–29,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
MK Taxi Kyoto
- Phone
- +81 75 778 4141
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Hōryū-ji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kyoto to Hōryū-ji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Hōryū-ji is 53 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Kyoto to Hōryū-ji.
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