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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sumoto is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sumoto is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sumoto?

The distance between Kyoto and Sumoto is 140 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sumoto without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Kyoto to Sumoto, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sumoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sumoto is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kyoto to Sumoto.

Where can I stay near Sumoto?

There are 305+ hotels available in Sumoto.

Kyoto to Sumoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Sumoto 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
2h 24m
¥5,158–6,829
Drive 141.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sumotocar 141.7 km
1h 59m
¥2,424–3,501
Train, bus via Akashi
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
2h 33m
¥7,068–10,119
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain A: Special Rapid Service
2. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Centerbus
2h 46m
¥4,457–5,487

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 139.9 km
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sumoto, Hyōgo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Sumoto. However, you can take the train to Shin-Kōbe Station, walk to Shin-Kobe Station, take the subway to Sannomiya(Subway), walk to Sannomiya BT, then take the bus to Sumoto Kosoku Bus Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Kyoto to Sumoto in around 1h 59m.

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