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How to get fromKyoto to Studio Ghibliby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Studio Ghibli by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    3h 43m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Takao Station South Exitnightbus night bus Np281
    10h 29m
    ¥4,960–16,650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus bus Twinkle
    8h 16m
    ¥7,280–14,450

  4. Drive  449.8 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Studio Ghiblicar car 449.8 km
    5h 8m
    ¥7,740–11,180

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport

    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
    4h 25m
    ¥14,953–22,370

  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 新宿 Shinjuku to 東小金井 Higashi-Koganeitrain train
    4h 36m

  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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    ¥17,803–38,800

  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 新宿 Shinjuku to 東小金井 Higashi-Koganeitrain train
    4h 51m

  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 Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    5h 42m

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

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,987Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Studio Ghibli, 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, 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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