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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Kyoto is to train and subway which takes 47 min and costs ¥2200 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Kyōto via Dobutsuen-Mae and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Sakai to Kyoto?

The distance between Sakai and Kyoto is 59 km. The road distance is 62.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Kyoto without a car is to train and subway which takes 47 min and costs ¥2200 - ¥4700.

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

It takes approximately 47 min to get from Sakai to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Kyoto train from?

Sakai to Kyoto train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Sakai station.

Where does the Sakai to Kyoto train arrive?

Sakai to Kyoto train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Shin-Imamiya station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Kyoto is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Sakai to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3111+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Sakai to Kyoto 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 Sakai to Shin-Imamiya
2. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
47 min
¥2,220–4,607
Drive 62.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Kyoto62.1 km
1h 3m
¥1,045–1,510
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North TerminalN
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
2h 5m
¥2,227–2,716
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sakai to Kyoto62.1 km
1h 3m
¥23,000–28,000
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Oshoji to Tennojiekimae[167688] Hankai Tramway Hankai Line(Via Uemachi Line)
2. Take the train from Tennōji to KyōtoHARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
1h 26m
¥2,310–3,410

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Distance: 58.6 km
Duration: 47 min

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

You can take a train from Sakai to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Namba, Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Karasuma Nanajo in around 2h 5m.

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