What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sayama?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sayama is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sayama?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sayama is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥12000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Sayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Sayama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Sayama?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Sayama. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 狭山市 Sayamashi via Tōkyō Station and 高田馬場 Takadanobaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sayama?

The distance between Kyoto and Sayama is 535 km. The road distance is 449.5 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Sayama without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Sayama?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kyoto to Sayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sayama bus from?

Kyoto to Sayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sayama train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Sayama?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sayama is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Sayama bus arrive?

Kyoto to Sayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Sayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sayama is 449 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Kyoto to Sayama.

Where can I stay near Sayama?

There are 491+ hotels available in Sayama.

Kyoto to Sayama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Sayama by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 26m
¥3,685–12,660
Drive 449.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sayamacar 449.5 km
5h 28m
¥7,725–11,158
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 高田馬場 Takadanobabatrain
4. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain
5h 2m
Bus via 八王子 Hachiōji
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus Twinkle
9h 20m
¥7,630–14,890
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 高田馬場 Takadanobabatrain
4. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain
5h 24m
¥12,125–27,405
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
3. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain
5h 25m
¥15,889–36,880
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 高田馬場 Takadanobabatrain
4. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain
5h 26m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
6h 26m
¥19,205–40,385

Kyoto to Sayama by bus and train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

¥3,685Cheapest Price

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Distance: 534.9 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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