There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji 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 25m¥1,226–1,787Drive 52.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Hōryūjicar 52.4 km
51 min¥802–1,158Bus
- 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
2h 50m¥2,363–3,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hōryūjitaxi 52.4 km
51 min¥23,000–28,000Train 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¥971–1,369
Kyoto to Hōryūji by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji is to drive which costs ¥800 - ¥1200 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Hōryūji 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 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Hōryūji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hōryūji via Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Kyoto and Hōryūji is 80 km. The road distance is 52.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji, including transfers.
Kyoto to Hōryūji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Hōryūji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Hōryūji is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hōryūji, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Hōryūji via Ōsaka in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Hōryūji via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Tennoji Station, and Tennōji in around 2h 50m.
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–28,000
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 Hōryūji bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kyoto to Hōryūji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Hōryūji is 52 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kyoto to Hōryūji.
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