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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Motohakone 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 13m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    7h 23m
    ¥3,598–14,419

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exitnightbus night bus Wx3953
    10h 17m
    ¥4,500–9,956

  4. Drive  364.8 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Motohakonecar car 364.8 km
    4h 7m
    ¥6,258–9,039

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Odawara East Station to Oshibabus bus
    5h 14m

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

    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 Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Odawara East Station to Oshibabus bus
    6h 28m

  7. Train to Kobe, fly, train, bus

    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 Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Odawara East Station to Oshibabus bus
    6h 35m

Kyoto to Motohakone by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Motohakone, 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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