What is the cheapest way to get from Sakurai to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Sakurai to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakurai to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Sakurai to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct train between Sakurai and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Sakurai to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Sakurai(Nara) and arriving at Kyōto via Yamato-Yagi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Sakurai to Kyoto?

The distance between Sakurai and Kyoto is 61 km. The road distance is 63.9 km.

How do I travel from Sakurai to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Sakurai to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2300.

How long does it take to get from Sakurai to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Sakurai to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakurai to Kyoto train from?

Sakurai to Kyoto train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Yamato-Yagi station.

Where does the Sakurai to Kyoto train arrive?

Sakurai to Kyoto train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Sakurai to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakurai to Kyoto is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Sakurai to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3800+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Sakurai to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sakurai to Kyoto by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain Limited Express / ...
1h 27m
¥1,842–2,284
Drive 63.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakurai to Kyotocar 63.9 km
1h 4m
¥978–1,412
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakurai to Kyototaxi 63.9 km
1h 4m
¥29,000–35,000
Train via Nara
1. Take the train from Sakurai(Nara) to Naratrain [26566] JR Manyo Mahoroba / ...
2. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
1h 42m
¥989–1,420

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Distance: 60.6 km
Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Sakurai, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,000 and the journey takes 55 min.

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