What is the cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Iya Valley and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Iya Valley to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 祖谷大橋 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via 大歩危峡 and Kosoku Naruto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

The distance between Iya Valley and Kyoto is 333 km. The road distance is 271 km.

How do I travel from Iya Valley to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000.

How long does it take to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iya Valley to Kyoto bus from?

Iya Valley to Kyoto bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, depart from 大歩危峡 station.

Train or bus from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥9000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Iya Valley to Kyoto bus arrive?

Iya Valley to Kyoto bus services, operated by Shikoku Kotsu, arrive at 高速鳴門 station.

Can I drive from Iya Valley to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Iya Valley to Kyoto is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Iya Valley to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3119+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Iya Valley to Kyoto - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Iya Valley to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oboke to Okayama[187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to KyōtoNozomi
4h 37m
¥9,110–14,280
Drive 271 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Iya Valley to Kyoto271 km
4h
¥4,613–6,664
Bus
1. Take the bus from 大歩危峡 to 高速鳴門神戸線
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Naruto to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiAwa Express Kyoto
7h 39m
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Oboke to Kochi(Kochi)
2. Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KCZ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
5h 59m
¥11,650–36,220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oboke to Okayama[187026] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 22 / ...
2. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station KarasumaguchiKyoto
7h 50m
¥7,510–10,180

Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

42Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

¥7,614Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Iya Valley, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Kyōto via ひの字渓谷, 大歩危橋, Oboke, and Okayama in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Iya Valley to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via 祖谷大橋, 大歩危峡, and Kosoku Naruto in around 7h 39m.

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