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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Kyōtotrain train Kuroshio 12
    2h 45m
    ¥3,000–4,300
  2. Train via Osaka #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain train Kuroshio 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    3h 28m
    ¥2,857–3,932
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tanabe City Hall to Osakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    3h 56m
    ¥3,650–5,610
  4. Drive 185 km

    1. Drive from Tanabe to Kyotocar car 185 km
    2h 30m
    ¥3,205–4,629
  5. Train via Osaka

    1. Take the train from Kii-Tanabe to Ōsakatrain train Kuroshio 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2h 58m
    ¥3,087–4,332

Tanabe to Kyoto by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,000Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kii-Tanabe to Kyōto once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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