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How to get fromSanjō to Kyotoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Sanjō to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashisanjo to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    6h 33m
    ¥7,516–10,393

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Nagaoka Station Oteguchi to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Sy3653
    10h 44m
    ¥7,407–16,548

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sakae to Kanazawabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus bus
    9h 12m
    ¥9,077–12,784

  4. Drive 495.6 km

    1. Drive from Sanjō to Kyotocar car 495.6 km
    6h 9m
    ¥8,616–12,445

  5. Train, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sanjo(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane KIJ - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    5h 1m
    ¥15,085–40,736

  6. Train, fly to Komaki Airport

    1. Take the train from Sanjo(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane KIJ - NKM
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 33m

  7. Train, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from Sanjo(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane KIJ - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 9m

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Higashisanjo to Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Nagaoka Station Oteguchi to Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–16,000 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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