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

The cheapest way to get from Iiyama to Kyoto is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iiyama to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Iiyama and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Iiyama station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Nagano Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Iiyama and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Iiyama station to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Kyōto via Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Iiyama to Kyoto?

The distance between Iiyama and Kyoto is 433 km. The road distance is 402.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Iiyama to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Iiyama to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iiyama to Kyoto bus from?

Iiyama to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano Station.

Where do I catch the Iiyama to Kyoto train from?

Iiyama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.

Train or bus from Iiyama to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Iiyama to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Iiyama to Kyoto bus arrive?

Iiyama to Kyoto bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Iiyama to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iiyama to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Iiyama to Kyoto is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Iiyama to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3737+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
4h 15m
¥6,383–8,791
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
9h 54m
¥5,044–13,723
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain
2. Take the bus from Toyama to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
6h 35m
Drive 402.9 km
1. Drive from Iiyama to Kyotocar 402.9 km
5h 55m
¥6,996–10,105
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liyama Station 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
5h 33m
¥17,376–25,961
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kitaiiyama 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 2m
¥24,214–35,873
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko 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 18m
¥17,012–42,414
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 58m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.3 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Iiyama, Nagano, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Liyama Station to Kyōto via Toyama and Tsuruga in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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