Osaka to Kyoto Trip Overview
Distance 86 km (53.8 miles) | |
Price range US$ 8-US$ 45 | |
Ride Duration Range 13m-1h 40m | |
Earliest Departure 21:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:41 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Osaka to Kyoto
Fastest bus: 1h 35m
Cheapest bus: US$ 20

About the ride from Osaka to Kyoto
Osaka to Kyoto Route Information
The distance between Osaka and Kyoto is 54 miles, or approximately 86 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 1 hour 25 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
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
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
- 2761 departures a day, or 19327 departures a week
There are 9 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Seat, Standard, Express, 1 Day Pass, 2 Day Pass, 4 Day Pass, 3 Day Pass, Green Car and 5 Day Pass.
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$ 20
- 148 departures a day, or 1036 departures a week
There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Express, Limo and Limousine 11.
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.
Popular stations and stops in Osaka and Kyoto
Departure stations in Osaka
Arrival stations in Kyoto
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