There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Takahama by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Takahama is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Takahama is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Takahama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Higashimaizuru-eki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Takahama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Wakasatakahama via Higashimaizuru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Kyoto and Takahama is 118 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Takahama without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Kyoto to Takahama, including transfers.
Kyoto to Takahama bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Takahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Takahama is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Takahama, Fukui, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Higashimaizuru every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Kyoto Kotsu operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Higashimaizuru-eki 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,450 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Higashimaizuru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Higashimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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Kyoto to Takahama bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, arrive at Higashimaizuru-eki station.
Kyoto to Takahama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Higashimaizuru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Takahama is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kyoto to Takahama.
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