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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kinosaki is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kinosaki is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 41m and costs ¥40000 - ¥65000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kinosaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kinosaki. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Omiya East Exit via Kyoto Station Hachijyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kinosaki?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kinosaki. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Umesato via Tōkyō Station and Kashiwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kinosaki?

The distance between Kyoto and Kinosaki is 527 km. The road distance is 493.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kinosaki without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kyoto to Kinosaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kinosaki bus from?

Kyoto to Kinosaki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijyo.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kinosaki train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kinosaki bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kinosaki bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Omiya East Exit station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kinosaki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kinosaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kinosaki is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kyoto to Kinosaki.

Where can I stay near Kinosaki?

There are 428+ hotels available in Kinosaki.

Kyoto to Kinosaki - 9 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 12m
Drive 493.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kinosakicar 493.7 km
5h 34m
¥8,560–12,364
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Omiya East Exitnightbus
9h 58m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the taxi from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kinosakitaxi
4h 41m
¥40,759–65,012
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 Shinagawa to Kashiwatrain
4. Take the train from Kashiwa to Umesatotrain
5h 14m
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 Shinagawa to Kashiwatrain
5. Take the train from Kashiwa to Umesatotrain
5h 47m
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 新鎌ヶ谷 Shin-kamagaya to 梅郷 Umesatotrain
5h 23m
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 新鎌ヶ谷 Shin-kamagaya to 梅郷 Umesatotrain
5h 33m
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 Shinagawa to Kashiwatrain
4. Take the train from Kashiwa to Umesatotrain
5h 39m

Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 526.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kinosaki, Chiba, 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, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Omiya East Exit once daily, and the journey takes 7h 47m.

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