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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tokushima to Kyoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Akashi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Daigaku-mae to Kousoku Maikobus bus
    2. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    2h 57m
    ¥5,000–5,650

  2. Drive 182.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokushima to Kyotocar car 182.4 km
    2h 40m
    ¥3,169–4,577

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tokushima to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train train
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    4h 45m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Awa Express Kyoto
    3h
    ¥4,300

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Ōsakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    3h 38m
    ¥4,450–4,750

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Tokushima Station to Osaka Umedabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Oomiyatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    4h 5m
    ¥3,920–4,050

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  • Distance: 209.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Tokushima to Kyōto via Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Tokushima University to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,300 and the journey takes 3h.

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