What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kawai?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kawai is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kawai?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kawai is to drive which takes 56 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kawai?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kawai. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Ikebe via Yamatoyagi and Nishitawaramoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kawai?

The distance between Kyoto and Kawai is 66 km. The road distance is 56.7 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Kawai without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kawai without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kawai?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kyoto to Kawai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kawai train from?

Kyoto to Kawai train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kawai train arrive?

Kyoto to Kawai train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Yamato-Yagi station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kawai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kawai is 57 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Kyoto to Kawai.

Where can I stay near Kawai?

There are 8219+ hotels available in Kawai.

Kyoto to Kawai - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Kawai by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain Limited Express / ...
1h 26m
¥2,139–2,577
Drive 56.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kawaicar 56.7 km
56 min
¥986–1,423
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kawaitaxi 56.7 km
56 min
¥21,000–26,000
Train via Nara
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nara to Ōjitrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
1h 55m
¥1,161–1,567
Train via Shin-Tanabe
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Tanabetrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Tanabe to Yamato-Saidaijitrain
3. Take the train from Yamatosaidaiji to Tawaramototrain
2h 5m
¥1,407–1,701

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Distance: 66.3 km
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kawai, Nara-ken, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,000 and the journey takes 48 min.

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