There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Katō by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kousoku Toujoubus
1h 21mDrive 90.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Katōcar 90.4 km
1h 18m¥1,512–2,184Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Osaka to Aino(Hyogo)train [24618] Jr Takarazuka Line Rapid Service / ...
1h 50m¥8,976–11,137
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Katō is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Katō is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Katō. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kousoku Toujou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Katō. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Aino(Hyogo) via Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Kyoto and Katō is 88 km. The road distance is 90.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Katō without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Kyoto to Katō, including transfers.
Kyoto to Katō bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Katō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Katō is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Katō, Hyōgo, Japan?
West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kousoku Toujou 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Katō via Osaka and Aino in around 1h 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 Osaka to Aino(Hyogo)
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- 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
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kousoku Toujou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Katō bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Kousoku Toujou station.
Kyoto to Katō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōsaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Katō is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Katō.
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