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How to get fromOsaka to Ginkaku-jiby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Ginkaku-ji by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 17 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Jodojibus bus 17
    1h 12m
    ¥849–1,089

  2. Train, line 17 bus via Ōsaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Jodojibus bus 17
    1h 51m
    ¥661–761

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Demachiyanagitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 21m
    ¥715–821

  4. Drive 52.9 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Ginkaku-jicar car 52.9 km
    54 min
    ¥919–1,327

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Ginkaku-jitaxi taxi 52.9 km
    54 min
    ¥19,000–24,000

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  • Distance: 48.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Ginkaku-ji, Japan?

Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Demachiyanagi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥480–600 and the journey takes 56 min.

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