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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Kowakudani by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    5h 5m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    8h 3m
    ¥4,058–15,068

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Odawara Stationnightbus night bus
    9h 16m
    ¥7,644–10,623

  4. Drive 368.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kowakudanicar car 368.5 km
    4h 12m
    ¥6,394–9,235

  5. Train via Yokohama

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    5h 7m

  6. Train to Osaka International Airport, fly, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain train
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Odawara East Station to Horaienbus bus
    6h 25m

  7. Train to Kobe, fly, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Odawara East Station to Horaienbus bus
    6h 48m

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

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Odawara every 2 hours, and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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