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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Tachikawa is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Tachikawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Tachikawa station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at JR Hachioji Station North Gate via Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Tachikawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tachikawa. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 立川 Tachikawa via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Tachikawa?

The distance between Kyoto and Tachikawa is 515 km. The road distance is 445.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Tachikawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Kyoto to Tachikawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tachikawa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tachikawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Tachikawa?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Tachikawa is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Kyoto to Tachikawa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Tachikawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Tachikawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Tachikawa is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kyoto to Tachikawa.

Where can I stay near Tachikawa?

There are 504+ hotels available in Tachikawa.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Tachikawa 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 立川 Tachikawatrain Jc / ...
3h 53m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Takao Station South Exitnightbus Np281
10h 7m
¥4,810–16,450
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gatebus Twinkle
7h 51m
¥7,110–14,240
Drive 445.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Tachikawacar 445.8 km
5h 5m
¥7,734–11,171
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 新宿 Shinjuku to 立川 Tachikawatrain
4h 38m
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 新宿 Shinjuku to 立川 Tachikawatrain
5h 1m
¥13,255–27,925
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 立川 Tachikawatrain
5h 3m
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 立川 Tachikawatrain
5h 38m
¥17,139–35,960
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 立川 Tachikawatrain
6h 8m
¥20,275–40,525

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to 立川 Tachikawa via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 53m. 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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