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

The cheapest way to get from Kōfu to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kōfu to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Kōfu and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kōfu station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station South-Gate and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kōfu and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kōfu to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kofu and arriving at Marutamachi via Shizuoka and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Kōfu to Kyoto?

The distance between Kōfu and Kyoto is 434 km. The road distance is 370.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kōfu to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kōfu to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Kyoto bus from?

Kōfu to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station South-Gate.

Where do I catch the Kōfu to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kōfu to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kōfu to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥10000 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Kōfu to Kyoto bus arrive?

Kōfu to Kyoto bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Where does the Kōfu to Kyoto train arrive?

Kōfu to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.

Can I drive from Kōfu to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōfu to Kyoto is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kōfu to Kyoto.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kōfu to Kyoto?

Book your Kōfu to Kyoto bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kōfu to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kofu to Shizuokatrain [187907] Ltd. Exp.
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 41m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus Np181
6h 28m
¥4,600–12,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
7h 59m
¥7,500–10,000
Drive 370.5 km
1. Drive from Kōfu to Kyotocar 370.5 km
4h 28m
¥6,195–8,948
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 55m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 38m
¥15,319–23,253
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4h 53m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
6h 16m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 58m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,533Cheapest Price

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Distance: 433.8 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Kofu to Marutamachi via Shizuoka, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 7h 42m.

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