There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
5h 26mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
8h 43m¥4,038–15,068Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exitnightbus Wx3953
10h 1m¥4,250–12,196Drive 355.4 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castlecar 355.4 km
3h 56m¥6,172–8,915
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Yamanaka Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Yamanaka via Tomei Gotemba and Motohakone-ko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Mishima via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Kyoto and Yamanaka Castle is 381 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle, including transfers.
Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 43m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Yamanaka Castle, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Mishima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. 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 Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–12,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Relax (back area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Economy
- ¥3,900–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.
Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mishima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Kyoto to Yamanaka Castle.
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