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There are 7 ways to get from Sannomiya-eki to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain train Rakuraku Harima / ...
    55 min
    ¥1,100–1,600

  2. Train via Juusan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sannomiya to Juusantrain train Hankyu Kobe Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Juusan to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 47m
    ¥725–900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    2h 5m
    ¥1,983–2,470

  4. Drive 73 km

    1. Drive from Sannomiya-eki to Kyotocar car 73 km
    1h 8m
    ¥1,270–1,834

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sannomiya-eki to Kyototaxi taxi 73 km
    1h 8m
    ¥26,000–32,000

  6. Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station

    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Shin Osakatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    1h 4m
    ¥1,077–1,561

  7. Train via Kitashinchi

    1. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain train [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    1h 38m
    ¥1,352–1,924

Sannomiya-eki to Kyoto by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.6 km
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Sannomiya-eki, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sannomiya to Kyōto 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 5m.

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