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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ōtsuki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Ōtsuki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Chuodo Saruhashi via Kyoto Station and Chuodo Hachioji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ōtsuki?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ōtsuki. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 猿橋 Saruhashi via Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Ōtsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ōtsuki?

The distance between Kyoto and Ōtsuki is 530 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ōtsuki bus from?

Kyoto to Ōtsuki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ōtsuki train from?

Kyoto to Ōtsuki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ōtsuki?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ōtsuki bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ōtsuki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Chuodo Hachioji station.

Where does the Kyoto to Ōtsuki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ōtsuki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ōtsuki is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Kyoto to Ōtsuki.

Where can I stay near Ōtsuki?

There are 849+ hotels available in Ōtsuki.

Kyoto to Ōtsuki - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Ōtsuki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
4h 56m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
2. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain Co
8h 48m
¥4,929–15,959
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Hachiojibus Twinkle
8h 5m
¥7,850–17,500
Drive 388.9 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Ōtsukicar 388.9 km
4h 38m
¥6,747–9,746
Train via Shizuoka
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain
3. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain Co
6h 57m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain
4. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain
5h 49m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain
5. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain
6h 22m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain
4. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain
6h 14m
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain
7h 28m
¥20,409–40,762
Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
3. Take the train from 甲府 Kōfu to 猿橋 Saruhashitrain
6h 59m
¥25,609–37,412

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ōtsuki, Yamanashi, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 猿橋 Saruhashi via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, and 大月 Ōtsuki in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Hachioji once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 13m.

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