What is the cheapest way to get from Arai to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Arai to Kyoto is to train via Toyama which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arai to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Arai to Kyoto is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Arai and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Arai to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Nihongi and arriving at Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Arai to Kyoto?

The distance between Arai and Kyoto is 416 km. The road distance is 417.4 km.

How do I travel from Arai to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Arai to Kyoto without a car is to train via Toyama which takes 5h 21m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Arai to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Arai to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arai to Kyoto train from?

Arai to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.

Where does the Arai to Kyoto train arrive?

Arai to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.

Can I drive from Arai to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Arai to Kyoto is 417 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Arai to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3729+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Arai to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Arai to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Toyama
best
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 21m
¥6,132–8,620
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Naganotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyotobus
10h 20m
¥5,722–14,750
Drive 417.4 km
1. Drive from Arai to Kyotocar 417.4 km
5h 17m
¥7,242–10,460
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
7h 29m
¥16,768–42,042
Train
1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 59m
¥7,511–10,459
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
6h 40m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
7h 2m
¥18,022–27,040
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
7h 42m
¥24,781–36,609

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.7 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Arai, Niigata, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Nihongi to Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 5h 21m.

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