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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sakai is to train and tram which costs ¥1000 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sakai is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Sakai 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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sakai?

The distance between Kyoto and Sakai is 59 km. The road distance is 62 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Kyoto to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sakai bus from?

Kyoto to Sakai bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sakai train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Sakai bus arrive?

Kyoto to Sakai bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Sakai train arrive?

Kyoto to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sakai is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kyoto to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9445+ hotels available in Sakai.

Kyoto to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, taxi, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Sakai by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Maesubway Midosuji
1h 8m
¥1,142–1,473
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the tram from Tennojiekimae to Oshojitram [167215] Hankai Tramway Hankai Line(Via Uemachi Line)
1h 23m
¥1,042–1,364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osakabus N
2h 18m
¥2,103–2,482
Drive 62 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sakaicar 62 km
1h 3m
¥1,065–1,538
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Sakaitaxi 62 km
1h 3m
¥23,000–28,000

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Distance: 58.7 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sakai via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 18m.

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