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How to get fromKyoto to Kitayamaby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Kitayama by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi to Okunoin-maebus bus
    2. Drive from Okunoin-mae to Kitayamacar car
    5h 22m
    ¥4,000–4,800

  2. Drive 153.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitayamacar car 153.9 km
    2h 25m
    ¥2,646–3,821

  3. Train via Matsusaka

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Matsusakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Matsusaka to Kumanoshitrain train
    5h 30m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shingūtrain train
    9h 15m
    ¥5,188–7,841

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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kitayama, Wakayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Kitayama via Yamato-Yagi, Matsusaka, and Kumanoshi in around 5h 30m.

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