There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Kurayoshitrain Super Hakuto
- Take the train from Kurayoshi to Nimatrain [187317] Ltd. Exp Super Matsukaze 7
6h 53m¥9,693–13,056Drive 386.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Minecar 386.1 km
5h 33m¥6,683–9,654Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus
- Take the train from Yonago to Izumoshitrain
- Take the train from Izumoshi to Nimatrain
8h 12m¥9,860–11,410Fly from Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane ITM - IZO
- Take the train from Shinji to Nimatrain
4h 49m¥19,739–35,410Train via Okayama
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Izumoshitrain
- Take the train from Izumoshi to Nimatrain
7h 53m¥9,869–13,459Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shigetomibus Hamadado Express
- Take the taxi from Shigetomi to Iwami Ginzan Silver Minetaxi
8h 24m¥19,600–29,200Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane NKM - IZO
- Take the train from Shinji to Nimatrain
5h 26m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥19000 - ¥36000.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nima via Kurayoshi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Kyoto and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is 459 km. The road distance is 386.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥9500 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, including transfers.
Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kurayoshi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is 386 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kyoto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.
There are 19+ hotels available in Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine via Kurayoshi and Nima in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–27,000
Flights from Komaki Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–32,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–32,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Kurayoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–6,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kurayoshi to Nima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yonago to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Izumoshi to Nima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shinji to Nima
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Izumoshi to Nima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,000
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shinji to Nima
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,210
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shigetomi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–11,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–19,000
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