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How to get fromKyoto to Lake Motosuby train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Lake Motosu by train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Shizuoka

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Fujinomiyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from 富士宮駅 to 本栖湖bus bus
    5h 34m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    9h 29m
    ¥4,748–15,918

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station to Kawaguchikonightbus night bus Fujiyama Liner
    12h 13m
    ¥6,050–36,406

  4. Drive 353.1 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Lake Motosucar car 353.1 km
    4h 3m
    ¥6,119–8,838

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Fujitrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from 新富士駅 to 本栖湖bus bus 新富士駅発 富士山駅方面行き
    5h 53m

Kyoto to Lake Motosu by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

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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