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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥1900 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kyoto Tower?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi and arriving at Kyoto Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kyoto Tower?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nijo(Kyoto) and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower?

The distance between Kyoto and Kyoto Tower is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower without a car is to line 205 bus which takes 8 min and costs ¥230.

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

The line 205 bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kyoto Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kyoto Tower bus from?

Kyoto to Kyoto Tower bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kyoto Tower train from?

Kyoto to Kyoto Tower train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nijo(Kyoto) station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower is to line 205 bus which takes 8 min and costs ¥230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥110 - ¥160 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Kyoto to Kyoto Tower bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kyoto Tower bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kyoto Tower train arrive?

Kyoto to Kyoto Tower train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Where can I stay near Kyoto Tower?

There are 3741+ hotels available in Kyoto Tower.

Kyoto to Kyoto Tower - 6 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Kyoto Tower by bus, train, taxi, foot, or subway

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Line 205 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kyoto Stationbus 205
8 min
¥230
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nijo(Kyoto) to Kyōtotrain JR Sagano Line Rapid Service / ...
8 min
¥110–160
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Kyoto Towertaxi 4.2 km
6 min
¥1,900–2,400
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kyoto to Kyoto Towerwalk 4.2 km
50 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kyotosubway K: Karasuma
10 min
¥220–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Demachiyanagi to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
34 min

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Distance: 4.6 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kyoto Tower, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kawaramachi-Marutamachi to Kyoto Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nijo(Kyoto) to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–160 and the journey takes 5 min.

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