| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Gounity Travel | Van 7pax | Any time | +1h 10m | $210.00 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 05:45 | 06:36 | $34.95 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 06:21 | 07:07 | $34.95 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 06:44 | 07:35 | $33.70 | |
Train | Keihan Railway | 1 Day Pass | 07:00 | 07:50 | $8.50 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 07:48 | 08:39 | $33.70 | |
Bus | Keihan Bus | Standard | 08:15 | 09:40 | $11.46 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 08:32 | 08:45 | $20.43 | |
Train | Hankyu Railway | 1 Day Pass | 09:00 | 09:40 | $7.45 | |
Train | Limited Express | Green Car | 09:30 | 10:15 | $39.74 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 09:52 | 10:06 | $19.19 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 10:11 | 10:24 | $20.43 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 10:30 | 11:15 | $34.95 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 10:52 | 11:06 | $19.19 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 11:11 | 11:24 | $20.43 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 11:30 | 12:15 | $34.95 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 11:52 | 12:06 | $19.19 | |
Train | Limited Express | Reserved | 12:30 | 13:15 | $34.95 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 12:59 | 13:12 | $19.19 | |
Train | Tokaido Shinkansen | Standard | 13:16 | 13:30 | $20.43 |
Travelling between Kyoto and Osaka is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 43.73 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 17.49.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 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 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 45m to reach Osaka.
Travelling between Kyoto and Osaka can be as cheap as USD 17.49 if you opt for a Japan Railways West train and as expensive as USD 43.73 if you buy a Japan Railways West Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Osaka.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Hearts Express
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.
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Gounity Travel
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $18 |
| Fastest Transport | 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 28 |
| Distance | 48 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Gounity Travel, Hearts Express, Japan Railways West |