How to get from Osaka to Arashiyama
2 ways, 39 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 1h 31m | ¥610–830 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 1h 31m | ¥15,400–20,900 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Osaka to Arashiyama?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 1h 31m door to door. The straight-line distance is 39 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Osaka to Arashiyama?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥610. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Arashiyama from Osaka by road?
- About 55 km, roughly 1h 31m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥610–830; tolls and parking are extra.