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How to get fromOsaka to Kiyomizu-deraby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Kiyomizu-dera 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 Kawaramachi Gojobus bus 17
    1h 2m

  2. Train via Ōsaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 40m
    ¥430–550

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Gion-Shijotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 17m
    ¥470–600

  4. Drive 48.4 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Kiyomizu-deracar car 48.4 km
    49 min
    ¥840–1,213

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Kiyomizu-derataxi taxi 48.4 km
    49 min
    ¥18,000–22,000

  6. Train via Kiyomizu-Gojo

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Kiyomizu-Gojotrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    1h 41m
    ¥480–600

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto, Japan?

Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Gion-Shijo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–600 and the journey takes 52 min.

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