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 ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 4h 39m.

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 39m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.

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 山梨市 Yamanashishi and arriving at Kyoto via Hachioji and Shin Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

The distance between Yamanashi and Kyoto is 559 km. The road distance is 382 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 via Yokohama which takes 4h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 山梨市 Yamanashishi station.

Train or bus from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Yamanashi to Kyoto is to train via Yokohama which takes 4h 24m 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 八王子 Hachiōji station.

Can I drive from Yamanashi to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Kyoto is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Yamanashi to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3741+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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Train via Yokohama
best
1. Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
2. Take the train from Hachioji to Shin-Yokohamatrain Jh
3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain
4h 24m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus Np181
7h 42m
¥4,847–12,372
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 km
1. Drive from Yamanashi to Kyotocar 382 km
4h 39m
¥6,628–9,573
Train
1. Take the train from Kofu to Shizuokatrain [187907] Ltd. Exp.
2. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
6h 2m
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 23m
¥16,151–23,938
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 Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 55m
¥14,421–29,488
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 48m
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 Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 48m
¥25,617–37,622

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Kyoto via Hachioji and Shin Yokohama in around 4h 24m. 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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