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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Kyoto University 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 Hyakumanbenbus bus 17
    1h 2m
    ¥849–1,089

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Demachiyanagitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 9m
    ¥480–600

  3. Drive  51.6 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Kyoto Universitycar car 51.6 km
    52 min
    ¥784–1,133

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Kyoto Universitytaxi taxi 51.6 km
    52 min
    ¥23,000–28,000

  5. Train, line 203 bus

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Karasumatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shijo Karasuma to Hyakumanbenbus bus 203
    2h 1m
    ¥657–756

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  • Distance: 46.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kyoto University, 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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