There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Kyōtango by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Mineyamatrain Hashidate
2h 32m¥2,100–3,000Drive 119.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Kyōtangocar 119.8 km
1h 52m¥2,078–3,002Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Mineyamabus
3h 1m¥3,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-ekibus
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Mineyamatrain [166386] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo / ...
3h 28m¥3,400–3,650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kyōtango is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kyōtango is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Mineyama. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Mineyama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kyōtango is 142 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kyōtango without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
The train from Kyōto to Mineyama takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kyoto to Kyōtango bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Kyōtango train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kyōtango is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kyōtango, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Mineyama once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Mineyama 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Mineyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- Website
- trains.willer.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Mineyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- trains.willer.co.jp
- Website
- tankai.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Mineyama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- tankai.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Kyōtango bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, arrive at Mineyama station.
Kyoto to Kyōtango train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mineyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kyōtango is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kyoto to Kyōtango.
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