There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shisō by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Himejitrain
- Take the taxi from Himeji to Shisōtaxi
1h 50m¥12,822–16,663Drive 140.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Shisōcar 140.1 km
2h¥2,434–3,515Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yamasaki ICbus
2h 16m¥5,580–6,080Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Take the train from Ashiya to Himejitrain
- Take the train from Himeji to Harimashingutrain
2h 56m¥6,215–8,075
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shisō is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shisō is to train and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shisō. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Yamasaki IC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shisō. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Harimashingu via Ashiya and Himeji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shisō is 152 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shisō without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kyoto to Shisō, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shisō bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Shisō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shisō is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥5500 - ¥6100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shisō, Japan?
West Japan JR Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yamasaki IC 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,280 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Shisō via Ashiya, Himeji, and Harimashingu in around 2h 56m.
- 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
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
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 Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Himeji to Harimashingu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥360–550
- 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/
Train from Shin Osaka to Himeji
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yamasaki IC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,280
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
Hakuro Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-298-8181
- Website
- hakuro.co.jp
Hara Taxi
- Phone
- +81 120-35-7272
- Website
- harataxi.jp
Takaoka Taxi
- Phone
- +81 79-293-2523
- Website
- myhimeji.or.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Shisō bus services, operated by West Japan JR Bus, arrive at Yamasaki IC station.
Kyoto to Shisō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ashiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shisō is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kyoto to Shisō.
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