There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Isawa by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
5h 52mNight bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
8h 8m¥4,509–15,509Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 42m¥7,840–10,550Drive 374.7 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Isawacar 374.7 km
4h 31m¥6,451–9,317Train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
6h 14mBus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Isawa-Onsentrain
6h 11m¥15,313–24,200Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Isawa-Onsentrain
6h 22mTrain to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
5h 20mTrain to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Isawa-Onsentrain
6h 38m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Isawa is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Isawa is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Isawa. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 甲運橋 via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate and 甲府駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Isawa. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen via Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri and 甲府 Kōfu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Kyoto and Isawa is 402 km. The road distance is 374.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Isawa without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kyoto to Isawa, including transfers.
Kyoto to Isawa bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.
Kyoto to Isawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Isawa is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Isawa, Yamanashi, Japan?
You can take a subway from Marutamachi to 石和温泉 Isawa-Onsen via Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, Kōfu, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–120,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–150,000
Flights from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥40,000–50,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shizuoka to Kofu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Day Bus
- ¥7,500–9,000
- Night Bus
- ¥8,500–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kyoto to Isawa bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station South-Gate.
Kyoto to Isawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Isawa is 375 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kyoto to Isawa.
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