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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kofutrain train [187900] Ltd. Exp.
    7h 19m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus night bus Np281
    9h 13m
    ¥4,819–16,429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Chuodo Hachiojibus bus Twinkle
    2. Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Chuodo Kaiyamatobus bus
    10h 32m

  4. Drive 391.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kōshūcar car 391.6 km
    4h 52m
    ¥6,548–9,459

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Enzantrain train
    7h 22m
    ¥15,413–24,100

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Enzantrain train
    7h 28m

  7. Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain train
    6h 55m

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

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,533Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 456.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to 小田原橋 via Kyoto, Kyoto, Shizuoka, Kofu, 甲府 Kōfu, 塩山 Enzan, and 塩山駅南口 in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 小田原橋 via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station, Chuodo Hachioji, Chuodo Kaiyamato, 甲斐大和 Kai-Yamato, 塩山 Enzan, and 塩山駅南口 in around 10h 32m.

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