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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Osaka

Composite routes from Kyoto to Osaka

Cheapest
45 min
Car
56 km.
from $3
Other
1 h 47 min
38 km.
from $13.09

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60
Train from Kyōto to Tennōji
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Kyoto to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Osaka Metro

Phone:
06-6582-1400
Website:
osakametro.co.jp/en/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Yodoyabashi
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$1.91

Kintetsu Railway

Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.95–$5.34

Hankyu Railway

Phone:
0570-089-500
Website:
hankyu.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Karasuma to Osaka-umeda
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.18–$3.81
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.79–$3.43

Keihan Electric Railway

Phone:
06-6945-4560
Website:
keihan.co.jp/travel/en/
Train from Jingu-Marutamachi to Yodoyabashi
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.18–$4.32
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.79–$3.81

Kyoto Subway

Website:
www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Train from Marutamachi to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.03

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu)
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Airport Limousine Bus (Hankyu Kanko Bus)

Phone:
06-6844-1124
Website:
okkbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.80
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Hotel
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.19–$5.08
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.07–$5.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to drive which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train which takes 30 min and costs $11.96 - $19.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyōto (Station) and Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyoto Station station and arriving at Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Kyōto (Station) and Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyoto and arriving at Ōsaka. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The distance between Kyōto (Station) and Ōsaka (Station) is 43 km. The road distance is 51 km.

How do I travel from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $11.96 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The train from Kyoto to Ōsaka takes 30 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus from?

Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train from?

Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The best way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train which takes 30 min and costs $11.96 - $19.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Ōsaka station.

Can I drive from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is 51 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kyōto (Station) to Ōsaka (Station).

Where can I stay near Ōsaka (Station)?

There are 5857+ hotels available in Ōsaka (Station). Prices start at $19.60 per night.
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