Kyoto to Osaka

How to get from Kyoto to Osaka

Travelling between Kyoto and Osaka is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you JPY 23,999 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere JPY 4,777.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Kyoto and Osaka depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Osaka. Train will bring you to your destination in 30m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 10m to reach Osaka.

How much does it cost to get from Kyoto to Osaka?

Travelling between Kyoto and Osaka can be as cheap as JPY 4,777 if you opt for a Shinkansen Train train and as expensive as JPY 23,999 if you buy a BB Trip (BB TRIP LTD) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kyoto and Osaka ?

• 14 from Kyoto to Osaka starting from 07:00 Kyoto until 23:00 Kyoto

1 from Kyoto to Osaka starting from 00:00 Kyoto any hotel until 00:00 Kyoto any hotel

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Osaka.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kyoto and Osaka

BB Trip (BB TRIP LTD)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kyoto to Osaka?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% took a train