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How to get fromKyoto to Sakuraiby train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    1h 3m
    ¥1,899–2,277

  2. Train via Nara

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Nara to Sakurai(Nara)train train [26597] JR Manyo Mahoroba / ...
    1h 51m
    ¥991–1,387

  3. Drive 63.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Sakuraicar car 63.9 km
    1h 4m
    ¥1,109–1,602

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Sakuraitaxi taxi 63.9 km
    1h 4m
    ¥23,000–29,000

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  • Distance: 60.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sakurai, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagi hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,000 and the journey takes 48 min.

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