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How to get fromTakamatsu to Kyotoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train
    2h 22m
    ¥4,173–5,885

  2. Drive  229.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takamatsu to Kyotocar car 229.2 km
    3h 23m
    ¥3,932–5,679

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
    3h 33m
    ¥5,000–7,500

  4. Bus, train via Akashi

    1. Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kosoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    3h 53m
    ¥4,930–6,698

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    4h 58m
    ¥4,920–5,050

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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Kyōto via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 33m.

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