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

The cheapest way to get from Kai to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kai to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Kai and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kai to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Shikishima-Nakamachi and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kai and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kai to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shiozaki and arriving at Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Kai to Kyoto?

The distance between Kai and Kyoto is 387 km. The road distance is 371.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kai to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Kai to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kai to Kyoto bus from?

Kai to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Shikishima-Nakamachi station.

Where do I catch the Kai to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kai to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kai to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Kai to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kai to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Where does the Kai to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kai to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kai to Kyoto is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kai to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3765+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shiozaki to Shiojiritrain
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 45m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus Np181
7h 56m
¥4,958–11,509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shikishima-Nakamachi to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
7h 53m
¥7,500–10,000
Drive 371.1 km
1. Drive from Kai to Kyotocar 371.1 km
4h 28m
¥6,398–9,242
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku 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
6h 4m
¥16,415–24,539
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Shiozaki to Hirookatrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 9m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
6h 42m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku 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
6h 24m

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.5 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Kai, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Shiozaki to Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Shikishima-Nakamachi to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 36m.

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