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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Kofu Station South-Gate via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama and 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Yamanashi?

The distance between Kyoto and Yamanashi is 563 km. The road distance is 382.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kyoto to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Yamanashi bus from?

Kyoto to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Yamanashi train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamanashi is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Kyoto to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Kyoto to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kofu Station South-Gate.

Where does the Kyoto to Yamanashi train arrive?

Kyoto to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Yamanashi is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Kyoto to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 817+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

Kyoto to Yamanashi - 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 Yamanashi by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co / ...
5h 15m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Kōfu Station South Exitnightbus Np281
7h 45m
¥4,419–15,239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 19m
¥7,740–10,280
Drive 382.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Yamanashicar 382.3 km
4h 39m
¥6,586–9,512
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Yamanashishitrain
6h 47m
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
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 6m
¥16,213–24,100
Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
4h 50m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 17m
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 Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
6h 33m

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,079Cheapest Price

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Kyoto, Kyoto, Shin-Yokohama, and 八王子 Hachiōji in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Kofu Station South-Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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