There are 4 ways to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train via Osaka
best- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 51m¥3,000–4,339Bus
- Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
4h 40m¥4,000–4,539Drive 211.9 km
- Drive from Nakasendo to Kyotocar 211.9 km
2h 45m¥3,677–5,310Train
- Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakasendo to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakasendo to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kitanagase and arriving at Kyōto via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Nakasendo and Kyoto is 201 km. The road distance is 211.9 km.
The best way to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto, including transfers.
Nakasendo to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.
Nakasendo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Nakasendo to Kyoto is to train via Osaka which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Nakasendo, Okayama-ken, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Nakasendo to Kyōto via Kitanagase, Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,900–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Okayama to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-08-5050
- Website
- ryobi-holdings.jp
Bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,400
- Schedules at
- ryobi-holdings.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nakasendo to Kyoto bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Nakasendo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakasendo to Kyoto is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Nakasendo to Kyoto.
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