What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ghibli Museum?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ghibli Museum?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 吉祥寺 Kichijōji via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

The distance between Kyoto and Ghibli Museum is 501 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ghibli Museum bus from?

Kyoto to Ghibli Museum bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ghibli Museum train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ghibli Museum bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ghibli Museum bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Ghibli Museum train arrive?

Kyoto to Ghibli Museum train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ghibli Museum is 447 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum.

Where can I stay near Ghibli Museum?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Ghibli Museum.

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Ghibli Museum by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 45m
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 4m
¥3,450–12,380
Drive 447.4 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Ghibli Museumcar 447.4 km
5h 5m
¥7,762–11,211
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 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
4h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Jindaijibus Twinkle
8h 53m
¥6,500–14,000
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 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
5h 6m
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 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
4h 58m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 30m
¥16,959–34,710
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain
6h 10m

Kyoto to Ghibli Museum by bus, train, and foot

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8h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ghibli Museum, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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