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How to get fromGokayama to Kyotoby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gokayama to Kyoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gokayama Suganuma to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    3h 44m
    ¥4,780–7,773

  2. Drive  271.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gokayama to Kyotocar car 271.2 km
    3h 50m
    ¥4,667–6,741

  3. Bus, train via Fukui-shi

    1. Take the bus from Gokayama Suganuma to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus bus
    6h
    ¥5,710–9,253

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain train Hida 36
    7h 2m

Gokayama to Kyoto by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,780Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Gokayama, Toyama, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Gokayama to Kyoto. However, you can take the bus to Kanazawa Station, walk to Kanazawa, take the train to Tsuruga, then take the train to Kyōto. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gokayama Suganuma to Kyōto via Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa, Fukui, Fukui, Fukakusa, and Takeda in around 6h.

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