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How to get fromKyoto to Iya Valleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Iya Valley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Oboketrain train [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
    5h 49m

  2. Drive 276.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Iya Valleycar car 276.4 km
    3h 53m
    ¥4,799–6,932

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus bus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Otoyobus bus Kuroshio Express
    8h 10m
    ¥9,060–9,750

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Ikedatrain train
    9h 52m

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  • Distance: 329.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Iya Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Iya Valley via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Iya Valley via Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Otoyo, Osugi, Oboke, 大歩危橋, and 祖谷大橋 in around 8h 10m.

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