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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kumano is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kumano is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kumano?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kumano Hagiwara via Koiki Koen-mae Sta. and Hiroshima Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kumano?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kumano. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Hiroshima via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kumano?

The distance between Kyoto and Kumano is 358 km. The road distance is 349.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kumano without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Kyoto to Kumano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kumano bus from?

Kyoto to Kumano bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kumano train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kumano bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kumano bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kōiki-kōen-mae Station.

Where does the Kyoto to Kumano train arrive?

Kyoto to Kumano train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kumano?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kumano is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Kyoto to Kumano.

Where can I stay near Kumano?

There are 731+ hotels available in Kumano.

Kyoto to Kumano - 3 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Kumano by train, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 15m
¥10,519–14,359
Drive 349.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kumanocar 349.2 km
4h 27m
¥6,046–8,733
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Stationnightbus Karst
11h 3m
¥8,617–11,733

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Distance: 357.6 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kumano, Hiroshima, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Hiroshima every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 24m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kōiki-kōen-mae Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 44m.

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