What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sabae?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sabae is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sabae?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sabae is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Sabae?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Sabae. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Sabae via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sabae?

The distance between Kyoto and Sabae is 135 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Sabae without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sabae without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Sabae?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Kyoto to Sabae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sabae train from?

Kyoto to Sabae train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Sabae?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sabae is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Kyoto to Sabae train arrive?

Kyoto to Sabae train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sabae?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sabae is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Sabae.

Where can I stay near Sabae?

There are 94+ hotels available in Sabae.

Kyoto to Sabae - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Sabae by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Sabaetrain [28960] Hapi-Line Fukui
2h 10m
Drive 134.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sabaecar 134.9 km
2h 18m
¥2,321–3,352
Bus
1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Sabae ICbus
3h 36m
¥3,130–4,471

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 134.6 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sabae, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Sabae via Tsuruga in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Fukakusa to Sabae IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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