
Getting from Osaka to Kyoto
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Osaka to Kyoto Trip Overview
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Distance 43 km (26.9 miles) | |
Price range US$ 8-US$ 406 | |
Ride Duration Range 13m-1h 41m | |
Earliest Departure 21:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:41 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Taking a bus from Osaka to Kyoto
Fastest bus: 1h 25m
Cheapest bus: US$ 19

About the ride from Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka to Kyoto Route Information
The distance between Osaka and Kyoto is 27 miles, or approximately 43 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Kyoto, including minivan,car,train,bus.
The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 50 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 13 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Osaka to Kyoto by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 338
- 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Osaka to Kyoto by car
- Starting Price: US$ 152
- 288 departures a day, or 2016 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Osaka to Kyoto by train
- Starting Price: US$ 8
- 1832 departures a day, or 12824 departures a week
There are 10 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Seat, Standard, Express, 1 Day Pass, 4 Day Pass, 2 Day Pass, 3 Day Pass, Green Car, 5 Day Pass and Single-trip Limousine.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Osaka to Kyoto by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 19
- 194 departures a day, or 1358 departures a week
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Express, Limo, Limousine 11 and Single-trip Limousine.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Companies Operating from Osaka to Kyoto
Popular stations and stops in Osaka and Kyoto
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Arrival stations in Kyoto
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