There are 5 ways to get from Yao to Kyoto by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yao to Tennōjitrain Q: Yamatoji Line Local
- Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
1h 20m¥969–1,435Subway, train
cheapest- Take the subway from Yaominami to Temmabashisubway [126562] OsakaMetro Tanimachi / ...
- Take the train from Temmabashi to Jingu-Marutamachitrain Keihan Main Line / ...
1h 57m¥707–923Bus
- Take the bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus A
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 23m¥1,919–2,435Drive 52.2 km
- Drive from Yao to Kyotocar 52.2 km
51 min¥907–1,310Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yao to Kyototaxi 52.2 km
51 min¥19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yao to Kyoto is to subway and train which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Yao to Kyoto is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Yao station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Tennoji Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Yao to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Yao and arriving at Kyōto via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Yao and Kyoto is 62 km. The road distance is 52.2 km.
The best way to get from Yao to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Yao to Kyoto, including transfers.
Yao to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Tennoji Station.
Yao to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yao station.
The best way to get from Yao to Kyoto is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥950 - ¥1500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Yao, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Yao to Kyōto via Tennōji in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yao to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Tennōji, Tennoji Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yao to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160–240
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3355-8208
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Yaominami to Temmabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–330
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- keihan.co.jp
Train from Temmabashi to Jingu-Marutamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–600
- Website
- https://www.keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Tennoji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- 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
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–24,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yao to Kyoto bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
Yao to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tennōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yao to Kyoto is 52 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Yao to Kyoto.
There are 3733+ hotels available in Kyoto.










