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How to get fromKyoto to Lake Hamanaby train, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Lake Hamana by train, taxi, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hamamatsutrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hamamatsu to Lake Hamanataxi taxi
    2h 12m

  2. Drive 211.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Lake Hamanacar car 211.4 km
    2h 51m
    ¥3,672–5,303

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinshirobus bus
    3h 40m

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Hamamatsunightbus night bus Jx302
    9h 13m
    ¥5,700–10,200

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 256 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Lake Hamana, Japan?

JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinshiro once daily, and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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