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How to get fromKyoto to Sayamaby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 26m
    ¥3,685–12,660

  3. Drive 449.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Sayamacar car 449.5 km
    5h 28m
    ¥7,515–10,855

  4. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain train
    5h
    ¥13,423–21,080

  5. Bus via 八王子 Hachiōji

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus bus Twinkle
    9h 20m
    ¥7,630–14,890

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    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 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain train
    5h 6m

  7. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ITM - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    5h 21m
    ¥16,663–35,870

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane NGO - HND
    3. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain train
    5h 21m

  9. Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain train
    6h 8m

Kyoto to Sayama by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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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