There are 4 ways to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 12m¥2,386–3,368Bus
- Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
3h 24m¥3,414–4,733Drive 152 km
- Drive from Tawaramachi to Kyotocar 152 km
2h 25m¥2,637–3,809Train via Takefu
- Take the train from Tawaramachi(Fukui) to Echizentakefutrain
- Take the train from Takefu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tawaramachi to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Fukakusa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Tawaramachi to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Fukui and arriving at Kyōto via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Tawaramachi and Kyoto is 161 km. The road distance is 152 km.
The best way to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto, including transfers.
Tawaramachi to Kyoto bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Fukui station.
Tawaramachi to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukui station.
The best way to get from Tawaramachi to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Tawaramachi, Fukui, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Tawaramachi to Kyōto via Fukui and Tsuruga in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukui to Fukakusa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0778-21-0700
- [email protected]
- Website
- fukutetsu.jp
Train from Tawaramachi(Fukui) to Echizentakefu
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- fukutetsu.jp
- Phone
- 0776-20-0294
- Website
- hapi-line.co.jp
Train from Takefu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hapi-line.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Fukui to Fukakusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tawaramachi to Kyoto bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukakusa station.
Tawaramachi to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tawaramachi to Kyoto is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Tawaramachi to Kyoto.
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