How to travel from Kudamatsu to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kyoto is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Kyoto by train, bus, car, plane, tram and ferry. 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 Kyoto.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,315($165)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Iwakuni then take the bus to Kyōto.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance445km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Kyoto by train, bus, car, plane, tram and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,910 ($87).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Kyoto is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Kudamatsu and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kyoto is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥11,910 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Kyoto. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kudamatsu and Kyoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Kudamatsu and Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Kyoto. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Kudamatsu and Kyoto. The distance is around 445km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥11,910 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Kyoto

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
¥11,910($87)
every 4 hours431km (268 miles)
Train via Iwakuni3h 45m
¥11,775($86)
hourly447km (278 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
¥22,315($165)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train, Tram, Ferry and Plane4h 50m
¥27,790($205)
every 3 hours486km (302 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 60m
¥12,320($90)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Drive
5hrs
¥6,710($49)
on demand445km (277 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