There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Utazu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Utazutrain
2h 24mDrive 261.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Utazucar 261.4 km
3h 24m¥4,481–6,472Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Stationbus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
4h 37m¥5,000–8,500Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Utazutrain
5h 44mTrain
- Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Utazutrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
3h 22m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Utazu is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Utazu is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Utazu station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Takamatsu Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Utazu. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Utazu via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Kyoto and Utazu is 245 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Utazu without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Kyoto to Utazu, including transfers.
Kyoto to Utazu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Utazu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Utazu is to train via Osaka which takes 2h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Utazu, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Utazu via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,000–8,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–210,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takamatsu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,500
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Utazu bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Station.
Kyoto to Utazu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Utazu is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kyoto to Utazu.
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