What is the cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

The cheapest way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

The fastest way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki is to train and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥11000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Ōtsu and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōtsu station to Kawasaki station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi and arriving at Yokohama Station East Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ōtsu and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct train from Ōtsu to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at 川崎 Kawasaki via Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama and 東神奈川 Higashi-Kanagawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

The distance between Ōtsu and Kawasaki is 477 km. The road distance is 436.8 km.

How do I travel from Ōtsu to Kawasaki without a car?

The best way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Kawasaki bus from?

Ōtsu to Kawasaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.

Where do I catch the Ōtsu to Kawasaki train from?

Ōtsu to Kawasaki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

The best way to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Ōtsu to Kawasaki bus arrive?

Ōtsu to Kawasaki bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where does the Ōtsu to Kawasaki train arrive?

Ōtsu to Kawasaki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Ōtsu to Kawasaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōtsu to Kawasaki is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Ōtsu to Kawasaki.

Where can I stay near Kawasaki?

There are 11139+ hotels available in Kawasaki.

Ōtsu to Kawasaki - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ōtsu to Kawasaki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus Jx226 / ...
7h 42m
¥3,443–15,659
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Minami Kusatsu Station to Yokohamanightbus
7h 3m
¥5,378–13,533
Drive 436.8 km
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Kawasakicar 436.8 km
4h 46m
¥7,592–10,967
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 川崎 Kawasakitrain Jt
6h
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 44m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 17m
¥11,153–28,609
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 8m
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
4. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
5. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 川崎 Kawasakitrain
5h 22m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
5h 31m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.4 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Ōtsu, Japan and Kawasaki, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–15,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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