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How to get fromŌsaka to Kyoto (State)by subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka to Kyoto (State) by subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Yodoyabashi to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the subway from Kyoto to Marutamachisubway subway
    48 min
    ¥1,040–1,405

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Jingu-Marutamachitrain train Keihan Main Line / ...
    1h 24m
    ¥490–650

  3. Drive  49.7 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Kyotocar car 49.7 km
    50 min
    ¥758–1,094

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Kyototaxi taxi 49.7 km
    50 min
    ¥22,000–27,000

  5. Train via Shijo

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Karasumatrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 18m
    ¥647–766

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  • Distance: 47.8 km
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Ōsaka to Karasuma every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥420–550 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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