There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway Midosuji
55 min¥852–1,133Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 30m¥699–849Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
2h 5m¥1,813–2,142Drive 52.8 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Nanba-ekicar 52.8 km
51 min¥917–1,325Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Nanba-ekitaxi 52.8 km
51 min¥19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki is to train which costs ¥700 - ¥850 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Nanba-eki station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nanba-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Namba via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Kyoto and Nanba-eki is 48 km. The road distance is 52.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki without a car is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Nanba-eki bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Nanba-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nanba-eki is to bus which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥850 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nanba-eki, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nanba Station, Osaka via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Yodoyabashi every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥490–650 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Yodoyabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–650
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–24,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Nanba-eki bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kyoto to Nanba-eki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nanba-eki is 53 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kyoto to Nanba-eki.
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