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

The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Kai is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥460 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Kai is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct train between Yamanashi and Kai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yamanashishi and arriving at Ryūō. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Yamanashi to Kai?

The distance between Yamanashi and Kai is 16 km. The road distance is 18.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kai without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs ¥320 - ¥460.

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

The train from Yamanashishi to Ryūō takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Yamanashi to Kai train from?

Yamanashi to Kai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamanashishi station.

Where does the Yamanashi to Kai train arrive?

Yamanashi to Kai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ryūō station.

Can I drive from Yamanashi to Kai?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Kai is 19 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Yamanashi to Kai.

Where can I stay near Kai?

There are 277+ hotels available in Kai.

Yamanashi to Kai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Kai by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Ryūōtrain Chuuouhonsen / ...
35 min
¥320–460
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co / ...
2. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 敷島仲町bus 08:甲府駅バスターミナル発（敷島）韮崎駅行 / ...
44 min
¥487–722
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yamanashi to Kaitaxi 18.9 km
19 min
¥9,500–12,000
Drive 18.9 km
1. Drive from Yamanashi to Kaicar 18.9 km
19 min
¥325–469

Yamanashi to Kai by train and bus

384Weekly Services

44 minAverage Duration

¥487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.4 km
Duration: 35 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Yamanashishi to Ryūō hourly. Tickets cost ¥320–460 and the journey takes 35 min.

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