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How to get fromKyoto to Kashiwazakiby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Kashiwazaki by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    4. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 15m
    ¥6,669–9,368

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa Kyoto to Nagano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kashiwazakitrain train
    11h 27m
    ¥6,243–15,529

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus night bus Sy3552
    11h 8m
    ¥7,972–15,662

  4. Drive 441.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kashiwazakicar car 441.2 km
    5h 40m
    ¥7,655–11,057

  5. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    4. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥6,819–9,418

  6. Fly from Osaka International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 7m
    ¥15,229–39,930

  7. Train to Kobe, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane UKB - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 59m
    ¥42,165–94,295

  8. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 24m

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NGO - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Kashiwazakitrain train
    6h 46m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Kashiwazaki via Tsuruga, Toyama, and Joetsumyoko in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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