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Kyoto National Museum
Major national museum with important Japanese art, Buddhist sculpture, and rotating special exhibitions near Higashiyama.

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Buses per day
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Distance
79 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Izumisano to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Izumisano to Kyoto will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 buses that leave Izumisano for Kyoto on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 79 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Izumisano to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 49 miles (79 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Izumisano to Kyoto:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Izumisano to Kyoto costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Kyoto take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:47AM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Izumisano to Kyoto buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:47 AM Izumisano | 1h41 | 6:28 AM Kyoto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Izumisano to Kyoto run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 31 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:30, the last at 23:07. The fastest bus covers the 49 miles (79 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 49 miles (79 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 31 |
Fastest bus 1h 41m |
First bus 4:30 AM |
Last bus 11:07 PM |
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