There are 5 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 22m¥670–833Train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata
cheapest- Take the train from Nanpou to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 51m¥625–762Bus
- Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N / ...
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 21m¥1,743–2,138Drive 53.2 km
- Drive from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)car 53.2 km
53 min¥925–1,336Taxi
- Take the taxi from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto)taxi 53.2 km
53 min¥20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) is to train via Nishinakajima-Minamigata which costs ¥600 - ¥800 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Namba (Station) station to Higashiyama(Kyoto). However, there are services departing from JR Namba Station and arriving at Kawaramachi Sanjo via Osaka Airport and Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto). However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Sanjo via Yodoyabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Namba (Station) and Higashiyama(Kyoto) is 54 km. The road distance is 53.2 km.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥650 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto), including transfers.
Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from JR Namba Station.
Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, depart from Yodoyabashi station.
The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥650 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Higashiyama(Kyoto), Japan?
Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–600 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Namba Station to Higashiyama(Kyoto) via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kawaramachi Sanjo in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–600
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Nanpou to Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥400–500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) train services, operated by Keihan Electric Railway, arrive at Sanjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto) is 53 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Namba (Station) to Higashiyama(Kyoto).
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