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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ichikawa is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ichikawa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ichikawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Ichikawa station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ichikawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ichikawa. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 市川 Ichikawa via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ichikawa?

The distance between Kyoto and Ichikawa is 495 km. The road distance is 474.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ichikawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Kyoto to Ichikawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ichikawa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ichikawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ichikawa?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ichikawa is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ichikawa bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ichikawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Ichikawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ichikawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ichikawa is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kyoto to Ichikawa.

Where can I stay near Ichikawa?

There are 11888+ hotels available in Ichikawa.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 19m
¥3,510–12,440
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
9h 21m
¥6,320–8,900
Drive 474.1 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Ichikawacar 474.1 km
5h 13m
¥7,951–11,485
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 54m
¥13,333–22,040
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 京成八幡 Keisei-Yawatatrain
4h 39m
¥15,913–33,500
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 16m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 京成八幡 Keisei-Yawatatrain
4h 56m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 15m

Kyoto to Ichikawa by bus, foot, and train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.2 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ichikawa, 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 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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