What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥15000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Mount Takao?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Mount Takao. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 裏高尾 via Kyoto Station and 高尾駅北口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Mount Takao?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Mount Takao station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Takaosan Station via Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, 高尾 Takao and Kiyotaki Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

The distance between Kyoto and Mount Takao is 536 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Mount Takao without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Mount Takao bus from?

Kyoto to Mount Takao bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Mount Takao train from?

Kyoto to Mount Takao train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the Kyoto to Mount Takao bus arrive?

Kyoto to Mount Takao bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at JR Hachioji Station North Gate.

Where does the Kyoto to Mount Takao train arrive?

Kyoto to Mount Takao train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Mount Takao?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Mount Takao is 421 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kyoto to Mount Takao.

Where can I stay near Mount Takao?

There are 289+ hotels available in Mount Takao.

Kyoto to Mount Takao - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Mount Takao by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
4h 35m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Takao Station South Exitnightbus Np281
10h 38m
¥4,500–16,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus Twinkle
8h 42m
¥7,030–14,170
Drive 420.9 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Mount Takaocar 420.9 km
5h 19m
¥6,424–9,279
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
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 北野 Kitanotrain
4. Take the train from 北野 Kitano to 高尾山口 Takaosanguchitrain
5h 10m
¥15,644–21,957
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 北野 Kitanotrain
4. Take the train from 北野 Kitano to 高尾山口 Takaosanguchitrain
5h 16m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 北野 Kitanotrain
4. Take the train from 北野 Kitano to 高尾山口 Takaosanguchitrain
5h 37m
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain
6h 47m
¥18,243–42,336

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

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Distance: 535.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Mount Takao, Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Takaosan Station via Kyoto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, 高尾 Takao, 高尾山口 Takaosanguchi, and Kiyotaki Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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