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How to get fromShijuku to Kyotoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Shijuku to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Igakambe to Yamatoyagitrain train [84520] Kintetsu Osaka Line Exp. / ...
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain train Limited Express / ...
    2h 31m
    ¥2,281–3,614

  2. Drive 63.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shijuku to Kyotocar car 63.9 km
    1h 7m
    ¥1,111–1,605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Seki BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seki BC to Gojo Keihanbus bus
    3h 10m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shijuku to Kyototaxi taxi 63.9 km
    1h 7m
    ¥26,000–31,000

  5. Train via Nara-shi

    1. Take the train from Igakambe to Sakurai(Nara)train train
    2. Take the train from Sakurai(Nara) to Naratrain train
    3. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train
    3h 19m
    ¥1,600–2,149

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  • Distance: 106.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Shijuku to Kyōto via Igakambe and Yamato-Yagi in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shijuku to Gojo Keihan via Kuwamachi and Seki BC in around 3h 10m.

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