There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to NambaMidosuji
36 min¥2,008–4,214Drive 52.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal52.8 km
51 min¥892–1,289Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, OsakaN
2h 4m¥2,030–2,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal52.8 km
51 min¥19,000–24,000Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to TennōjiHARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
1h 3m¥2,312–3,362
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal is to train and subway which takes 36 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Namba Bus Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Nanba Station, Osaka via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Itami Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Namba via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Kyoto and Namba Bus Terminal is 48 km. The road distance is 52.8 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal without a car is to train and subway which takes 36 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Namba Bus Terminal, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nanba Station, Osaka via Karasuma Nanajo, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, and Osaka Itami Airport in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Kyōto to Tennōji every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,100–3,200 and the journey takes 48 min.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Reserved seat
- ¥3,200–4,000
- Green seat
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,400–2,800
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,700–2,500
- Green Seat
- ¥2,100–2,900
Train from Kyōto to Tennōji
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,200
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,800–3,200
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Green Seat
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Phone
- 06-6582-1400
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,400
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–24,000
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal is 53 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kyoto to Namba Bus Terminal.
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