There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takinoyashiro ICbus
2h 29mDrive 87.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Nishiwakicar 87.9 km
1h 39m¥1,526–2,204Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Take the train from Ashiya to Kakogawatrain
- Take the train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishitrain
3h 8m¥2,255–3,225
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Nishiwaki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Takinoyashiro IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nishiwaki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nishiwakishi via Ashiya and Kakogawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Kyoto and Nishiwaki is 101 km. The road distance is 87.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki, including transfers.
Kyoto to Nishiwaki bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Nishiwaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Nishiwaki is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nishiwaki, Hyōgo, Japan?
West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takinoyashiro IC 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Nishiwakishi via Ashiya and Kakogawa in around 3h 8m.
- 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 Kakogawa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kakogawa to Nishiwakishi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takinoyashiro IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Nishiwaki bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Takinoyashiro IC station.
Kyoto to Nishiwaki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ashiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nishiwaki is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kyoto to Nishiwaki.
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