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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sakai is to train and subway which takes 46 min and costs ¥2300 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sakai?

The distance between Kyoto and Sakai is 59 km. The road distance is 62 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 46 min and costs ¥2300 - ¥4600.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Kyoto to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sakai train from?

Kyoto to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Sakai train arrive?

Kyoto to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sakai is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kyoto to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7389+ hotels available in Sakai.

Kyoto to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, taxi, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Sakai by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-Mae
3. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Sakai
46 min
¥2,298–4,554
Drive 62 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sakai62 km
1h 2m
¥1,056–1,525
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
2. Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Nanba Station, OsakaN
2h 15m
¥2,320–2,720
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Sakai62 km
1h 2m
¥23,000–28,000
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Kyōto to TennōjiHARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the tram from Tennojiekimae to Oshoji[167215] Hankai Tramway Hankai Line(Via Uemachi Line)
1h 26m
¥2,322–3,332

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Distance: 58.6 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sakai via Karasuma Nanajo, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Itami Airport, Nanba Station, Osaka, and Namba in around 2h 15m.

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