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How to get fromKyoto to Kawasakiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Kawasaki by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train Hikari / ...
    3h 12m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exitbus bus Jx226 / ...
    7h 37m
    ¥3,018–11,843

  3. Drive  448.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kawasakicar car 448.4 km
    4h 58m
    ¥7,691–11,109

  4. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3h 11m
    ¥13,463–19,786

  5. Bus via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus
    8h 26m
    ¥3,560–12,500

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3h 17m

  7. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane NGO - HND
    3h 38m

  8. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ITM - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    5h 2m
    ¥17,753–41,626

Kyoto to Kawasaki by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Yokohama Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,800–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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