There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Kasai by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjoubus
1h 39m¥2,682Drive 107.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kasaicar 107.7 km
1h 31m¥1,868–2,698Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
- Take the train from Ashiya to Kakogawatrain A: Special Rapid Service / ...
3h 28m¥2,045–2,935
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kasai is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kasai is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Houjou. Services depart four times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kasai. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hojomachi via Ashiya, Kakogawa and Ao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kasai is 131 km. The road distance is 107.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kasai without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥2682.
The bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjou takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kyoto to Kasai bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Kasai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kasai is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥2682. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kasai, Hyōgo, Japan?
West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjou 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,682 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Hojomachi via Ashiya, Kakogawa, and Ao in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ashiya to Kakogawa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Houjou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,682
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kasai bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Houjou station.
Kyoto to Kasai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ashiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kasai is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kyoto to Kasai.
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