There are 6 ways to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain A: Special Rapid Service
1h 22m¥1,201–1,748Train via Juso
cheapest- Take the train from Shinkaichi to Jusotrain Kobe Line Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Juso to Omiyatrain Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 45m¥721–888Bus
- Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 24m¥2,103–2,711Drive 75.9 km
- Drive from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyotocar 75.9 km
1h 12m¥1,317–1,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyototaxi 75.9 km
1h 12m¥27,000–33,000Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Shinkaichi to Osaka-Umedatrain Hanshin Main Line Limited Express Chokutsu Tokkyu / ...
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
1h 30m¥1,157–1,647
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto is to train via Juso which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinkaichi-eki station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kōbe and arriving at Kyōto via Ashiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Shinkaichi-eki and Kyoto is 77 km. The road distance is 75.9 km.
The best way to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto, including transfers.
Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.
Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ashiya station.
The best way to get from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Shinkaichi-eki, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ashiya to Kyōto every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥950–1,400 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinkaichi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Kobe-Sannomiya, Kobe Sannomiya Station, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ashiya to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- hanshin.co.jp
Train from Shinkaichi to Osaka-Umeda
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.hanshin.co.jp/global/en/
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by Navitime
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Shinkaichi to Juso
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–410
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Juso to Omiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥390–480
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–33,000
Kamome Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-381-7789
- Website
- kamometaxi.com
Kobe MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-303-6001
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Kobe Sogo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 78-451-0808
- Website
- kobesogo.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Shinkaichi-eki to Kyoto.
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