There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2h 3m¥2,369–3,368Bus
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus
4h 21m¥3,630–5,151Drive 149.5 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Tawaramachicar 149.5 km
2h 30m¥2,595–3,748Train via Takefu
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Takefutrain
- Take the train from Echizentakefu to Tawaramachi(Fukui)train
3h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Tawaramachi. However, there are services departing from Fukakusa and arriving at Tawaramachi via Fukui Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tawaramachi. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Tawaramachi(Fukui) via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Kyoto and Tawaramachi is 162 km. The road distance is 149.5 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi, including transfers.
Kyoto to Tawaramachi bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukakusa station.
Kyoto to Tawaramachi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Tawaramachi is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tawaramachi, Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Tawaramachi(Fukui) via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui) in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- hapi-line.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hapi-line.co.jp
- Phone
- 0778-21-0700
- [email protected]
- Website
- fukutetsu.jp
Train from Echizentakefu to Tawaramachi(Fukui)
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- fukutetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,600
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Tawaramachi bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukui station.
Kyoto to Tawaramachi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Tawaramachi is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kyoto to Tawaramachi.
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