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How to get fromKyoto to Tokushimaby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Tokushima by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokushima Universitybus bus Awa Express Kyoto
    3h
    ¥4,300

  2. Drive 187.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Tokushimacar car 187.4 km
    2h 34m
    ¥3,252–4,698

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    3. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Tokushimatrain train
    5h 41m

  4. Train, bus via Akashi

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-maebus bus Awa Express Kobe
    3h 8m
    ¥5,025–5,625

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Stationbus bus
    3h 32m
    ¥4,478–4,741

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Omiya to Osaka-umedatrain train Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus bus
    4h 51m
    ¥3,903–3,996

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  • Distance: 186.2 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokushima University every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyōto to Tokushima via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Okayama, and Takamatsu(Kagawa) in around 5h 41m.

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