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

The cheapest way to get from Kawagoe to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kawagoe to Kyoto is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct train between Kawagoe and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kawagoe to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 川越 Kawagoe and arriving at Marutamachi via 池袋 Ikebukuro, Tōkyō Station and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Kawagoe to Kyoto?

The distance between Kawagoe and Kyoto is 523 km. The road distance is 458.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kawagoe to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kawagoe to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kawagoe to Kyoto train from?

Kawagoe to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Where does the Kawagoe to Kyoto train arrive?

Kawagoe to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kawagoe to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kawagoe to Kyoto is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Kawagoe to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3793+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 14m
Drive 458.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kawagoe to Kyotocar 458.7 km
5h 40m
¥7,001–10,113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kawagoe to Hachiojitrain Kawagoesen
2. Take the bus from JR Hachioji Station North Gate to Kyoto Stationbus Twinkle
10h 12m
¥7,252–14,988
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 赤羽 Akabanetrain
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 7m
¥14,568–21,389
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 赤羽 Akabanetrain
2. Take the train from 赤羽 Akabane to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 45m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 17m
¥16,982–43,864
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 赤羽 Akabanetrain
2. Take the train from 赤羽 Akabane to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 27m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kashiwa to Takahamatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
6h 28m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.9 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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