There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Maiko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
- Take the train from Ashiya to Maikotrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
1h 19m¥1,425–2,025Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
2h 44m¥2,371–2,931Drive 91.2 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Maikocar 91.2 km
1h 31m¥1,566–2,262
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Maiko is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Maiko is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Maiko station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Maiko. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Maiko via Ashiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Kyoto and Maiko is 91 km. The road distance is 91.2 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maiko without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Kyoto to Maiko, including transfers.
Kyoto to Maiko bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Maiko train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Maiko is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Maiko, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Maiko via Ashiya in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Maiko via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kobe Sannomiya Station, and Sannomiya in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ashiya to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Maiko bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Kyoto to Maiko train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ashiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Maiko is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kyoto to Maiko.
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