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How to get fromKyoto to Ryūōby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Ryūō by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shinohara(Shiga)train train [21747] Jr Biwako
    47 min
    ¥4,170–5,091

  2. Drive 43.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Ryūōcar car 43.2 km
    39 min
    ¥749–1,081

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Bodaijibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bodaiji to Ryūōtaxi taxi
    55 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Ryūōtaxi taxi 43.2 km
    39 min
    ¥17,000–21,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.3 km
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ryūō, Shiga, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Shinohara(Shiga) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥550–800 and the journey takes 39 min.

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