How to travel from Asago to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Asago and Kyoto is around 113km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Asago to Kyoto by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nijo(Kyoto).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,560($26)

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Drive

Drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance113km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Asago and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Asago to Kyoto by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,285 ($24) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,780 ($13).

The distance between Asago and Kyoto is around 113km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (56 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Asago and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Asago to Kyoto is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx ¥1,780 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Asago and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,285 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Asago and Kyoto. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Asago and Kyoto with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Asago and Kyoto. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Asago and Kyoto. We recommend that you drive to Kyoto. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asago to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Nijo(Kyoto). instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Asago and Kyoto. The distance is around 113km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asago to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around ¥3,560 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Asago and Kyoto

Transport options from Asago to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
¥3,560($26)
4 times a day115km (71 miles)
Train via Fukuchiyama1h 55m
¥3,285($24)
every 2 hours115km (71 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
¥1,780($13)
on demand113km (70 miles)

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Airports near Kyoto

The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Kyoto