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

The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Yamanashi and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamanashi 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 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Yamanashi and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Yamanashi to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Yamanashishi and arriving at Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

The distance between Yamanashi and Kyoto is 408 km. The road distance is 382.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamanashi to Kyoto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Yamanashi to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Yamanashi to Kyoto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Yamanashi to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Kyoto is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Yamanashi to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3795+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shiojiritrain
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 17m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus Np181
7h 42m
¥4,847–11,372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kofu Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
9h 13m
¥7,747–10,372
Drive 382.1 km
1. Drive from Yamanashi to Kyotocar 382.1 km
4h 40m
¥5,810–8,393
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi 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 33m
¥16,251–23,038
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi 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 11m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Yamanashishi 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 53m
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
5h 54m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,060Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Yamanashishi to Marutamachi via Shiojiri, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 5h 17m. 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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