There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Fujinomiyatrain [187900] Ltd. Exp.
4h 2mNight bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station to Taiseki-jinightbus Fujiyama Liner
9h 27m¥5,000–32,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
7h 6m¥8,598–18,618Drive 324.9 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Taiseki-jicar 324.9 km
3h 39m¥5,638–8,143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Taiseki-ji. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tomei Fuji via Tomei Gotemba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Fujinomiya via Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kyoto and Taiseki-ji is 364 km. The road distance is 324.9 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji, including transfers.
Kyoto to Taiseki-ji bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Taiseki-ji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥19000 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Taiseki-ji, Japan?
You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Taiseki-ji via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Shizuoka, and Fujinomiya in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shizuoka to Fujinomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–12,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station to Taiseki-ji
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–32,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- One-seater, three rows seat
- ¥7,000–10,000
- Two-seater, four rows seat
- ¥5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station to Taiseki-ji
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Three rows, One Seater
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Four rows, Two Seater
- ¥6,500–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Taiseki-ji bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.
Kyoto to Taiseki-ji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Taiseki-ji is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Kyoto to Taiseki-ji.
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