There are 4 ways to get from Nanto to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Johana to Shin-Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
4h 10m¥4,455–6,432Drive 257.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nanto to Kyotocar 257.5 km
3h 35m¥4,426–6,393Bus, train via Fukui-shi
- Take the bus from Johanaekimae to Kanazawaekinishiguchibus
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
- Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
6h 5m¥4,933–7,173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Johanaminamicho to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain
7h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanto to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nanto to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Nanto to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Johana and arriving at Kyōto via Shin-Takaoka and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Nanto and Kyoto is 303 km. The road distance is 257.5 km.
The best way to get from Nanto to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Nanto to Kyoto, including transfers.
Nanto to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Johana station.
Nanto to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Takaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanto to Kyoto is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Nanto to Kyoto.
There are 3731+ hotels available in Kyoto.
What companies run services between Nanto, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Johana to Kyōto via Shin-Takaoka and Tsuruga in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Johana to Shin-Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Takaoka to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Johanaekimae to Kanazawaekinishiguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Johanaminamicho to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukui to Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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