There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
1h 50m¥2,984–4,319Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
3h 50m¥4,015–4,510Drive 201.1 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Kōrakuencar 201.1 km
2h 51m¥3,484–5,032Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
2h 51m
Kyoto to Kōrakuen by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen is to train via Osaka which costs ¥2900 - ¥4400 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kōrakuen. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 後楽園前(Korakuen) via 岡山駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kōrakuen. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Okayama via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kōrakuen is 202 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kōrakuen bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Kōrakuen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōrakuen is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kōrakuen, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kōrakuen via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, 岡山駅, and 後楽園前(Korakuen) in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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 Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kōrakuen bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Okayama station.
Kyoto to Kōrakuen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kōrakuen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kyoto to Kōrakuen.
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