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Getting from Osaka to Kyoto

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Osaka to Kyoto Trip Overview

Kyoto to Osaka

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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

The fastest: 1h 25m

The cheapest: US$ 19

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The fastest: 13m

The cheapest: US$ 8

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The fastest: 1h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 338

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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The fastest: 50m

The cheapest: US$ 152

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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A beautiful view from within central Kyoto

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

Average time

50m - 1h 30m

Average price

US$ 152 - US$ 406

Average time

13m - 15m

Average price

US$ 11 - US$ 22

Popular stations and stops in Osaka and Kyoto

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