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How to get fromKyoto to Kawayu Onsenby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Kawayu Onsen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kii-Tanabe to Kawayu Onsentaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    ¥22,076–28,337

  2. Drive 171.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kawayu Onsencar car 171.9 km
    2h 40m
    ¥2,983–4,308

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Yamato Yagi Station to Kawayu Onsenbus bus
    7h 17m
    ¥7,009–7,337

  4. Train, bus via Tanabe

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kii-Tanabetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus bus
    6h 41m
    ¥4,776–7,037

  5. Train, bus via Tanabe #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka to Tanabebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kii-Tanabe Sta. to Watarase Onsenbus bus
    7h 43m
    ¥5,376–8,637

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kawayu Onsen, Wakayama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Kawayu Onsen. However, you can take the train to Ōsaka, take the train to Kii-Tanabe, then take the taxi to Kawayu Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Kawayu Onsen via Yamato-Yagi and Yamato Yagi Station in around 7h 17m.

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