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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Yamato is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Yamato is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥12000 - ¥27000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Yamato?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Tomei Yamato. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Yamato?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Yamato. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 大和 Yamato via 新横浜 Shin-yokohama and 西谷 Nishiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Yamato?

The distance between Kyoto and Yamato is 469 km. The road distance is 416.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamato without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kyoto to Yamato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Yamato bus from?

Kyoto to Yamato bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Yamato train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Yamato?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Yamato is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Kyoto to Yamato bus arrive?

Kyoto to Yamato bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Yamato station.

Where does the Kyoto to Yamato train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Yamato?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Yamato is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Kyoto to Yamato.

Where can I stay near Yamato?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Yamato.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain Hikari / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Yamatobus
6h 37m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Fujisawanightbus
9h 30m
¥7,250–9,400
Drive 416.7 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Yamatocar 416.7 km
4h 34m
¥7,229–10,442
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain Kodama
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 海老名 Ebinatrain Oh
5h 8m
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 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
4. Take the train from Yokohama to Yamato(Kanagawa)train
4h 3m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 26m
¥12,065–26,735
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 京急蒲田 Keikyū Kamata to Yokohamatrain
4. Take the train from Yokohama to Yamato(Kanagawa)train
4h 28m
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 Yokohamatrain
6h 4m
¥17,279–35,890

Kyoto to Yamato by bus

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.1 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohama hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Yamato once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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