There are 5 ways to get from Minabe to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minabe to Kyōtotrain Kuroshio
2h 42m¥5,000–7,500Drive 175.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Minabe to Kyotocar 175.2 km
2h 28m¥3,018–4,359Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minabe Town Hall to Osakabus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
3h 30m¥4,800–7,265Train via Osaka
- Take the train from Minabe to Ōsakatrain Kuroshio
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
2h 52m¥6,262–9,014Bus
- Take the bus from Minabe Town Hall to JR Nambabus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 40m¥4,980–6,579
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minabe to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minabe to Kyoto is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minabe to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Minabe Town Hall and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via JR Namba Station, Osaka Airport and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minabe and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Minabe and Kyoto is 200 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Minabe to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
The train from Minabe to Kyōto takes 2h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Minabe to Kyoto bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Minabe Town Hall station.
Minabe to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Minabe station.
The best way to get from Minabe to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Minabe, Wakayama, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Minabe to Kyōto once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minabe Town Hall to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via JR Namba Station, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Minabe to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,500
- 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
- ¥5,500–7,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Green Seat
- ¥8,000–11,000
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,900
- 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
- ¥2,500–2,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Green Seat
- ¥2,300–3,100
Train from Minabe to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,500
- 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
- ¥5,000–6,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,400–6,500
- Green Seat
- ¥6,500–8,500
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Minabe Town Hall to Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,400
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Minabe Town Hall to JR Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,200
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Website
- https://www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com/limousine/
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More Questions & Answers
Minabe to Kyoto bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.
Minabe to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minabe to Kyoto is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Minabe to Kyoto.
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