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

The cheapest way to get from Kōshū to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kōshū to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct bus between Kōshū and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Kōshū to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 小田原橋 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Kofu Station South-Gate and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kōshū and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kōshū to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Enzan and arriving at Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Kōshū to Kyoto?

The distance between Kōshū and Kyoto is 419 km. The road distance is 391.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kōshū to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Kōshū to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kōshū to Kyoto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kōshū to Kyoto train from?

Kōshū to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Enzan station.

Train or bus from Kōshū to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kōshū to Kyoto is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Kōshū to Kyoto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kōshū to Kyoto train arrive?

Kōshū to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.

Can I drive from Kōshū to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kōshū to Kyoto is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kōshū to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3527+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kōshū to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kōshū to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Enzan to Shiojiritrain
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
6h 33m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus Np181
8h 16m
¥5,165–11,695
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 47m
¥8,065–10,695
Drive 391.5 km
1. Drive from Kōshū to Kyotocar 391.5 km
4h 52m
¥6,743–9,740
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Enzan 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
6h 22m
¥16,225–24,225
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Enzan 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
7h
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
6h 23m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Enzan 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
6h 47m

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

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1h 15mAverage Duration

¥12,077Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.7 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from 小田原橋 to Marutamachi via 塩山駅南口, Enzan, Shiojiri, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 6h 33m. 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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