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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kokubunji is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kokubunji is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kokubunji?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kokubunji station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at JR Hachioji Station North Gate via Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kokubunji?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kokubunji. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 国分寺 Kokubunji via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kokubunji?

The distance between Kyoto and Kokubunji is 509 km. The road distance is 446.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kokubunji without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kyoto to Kokubunji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kokubunji bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kokubunji train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kokubunji?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kokubunji is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kokubunji bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kokubunji bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at JR Hachioji Station North Gate.

Where does the Kyoto to Kokubunji train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kokubunji?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kokubunji is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Kyoto to Kokubunji.

Where can I stay near Kokubunji?

There are 6749+ hotels available in Kokubunji.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 国分寺 Kokubunjitrain Jc / ...
3h 45m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Takao Station South Exitnightbus Np281
10h 16m
¥4,910–16,550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus Twinkle
8h 1m
¥7,190–14,330
Drive 446.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kokubunjicar 446.2 km
5h 8m
¥7,740–11,180
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 新宿 Shinjuku to 国分寺 Kokubunjitrain
4h 30m
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 新宿 Shinjuku to 国分寺 Kokubunjitrain
5h 3m
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 新宿 Shinjuku to 国分寺 Kokubunjitrain
4h 55m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 29m
¥17,089–34,860
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki 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 Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 国分寺 Kokubunjitrain
6h 9m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 国分寺 Kokubunji via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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