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

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

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Tsubamesanjotrain train Toki / ...
    5h 47m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    4. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    5. Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain train
    9h 7m
    ¥7,719–10,618

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Sakaebus bus
    10h 7m
    ¥8,530–12,571

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus night bus Sy3552
    10h 44m
    ¥7,772–15,294

  5. Drive  493.4 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Sanjōcar car 493.4 km
    6h 15m
    ¥8,453–12,209

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly, 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 Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane ITM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Sanjo(Niigata)train train
    5h 5m
    ¥16,153–39,870

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Sanjo(Niigata)train train
    5h 24m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 745.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Tsubamesanjo via Kyoto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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