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

The cheapest way to get from Yamato to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamato to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥14000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Yamato and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tomei Yamato and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Yamato and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Yamato to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 大和 Yamato and arriving at Kyoto via 西谷 Nishiya and Shin Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Yamato to Kyoto?

The distance between Yamato and Kyoto is 468 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamato to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Yamato to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamato to Kyoto bus from?

Yamato to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tomei Yamato station.

Where do I catch the Yamato to Kyoto train from?

Yamato to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Yokohama station.

Train or bus from Yamato to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Yamato to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Yamato to Kyoto bus arrive?

Yamato to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Yamato to Kyoto train arrive?

Yamato to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Yamato to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamato to Kyoto is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Yamato to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3733+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tomei Yamato to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
6h 24m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Fujisawa to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
9h 35m
¥7,259–9,867
Drive 417.5 km
1. Drive from Yamato to Kyotocar 417.5 km
4h 35m
¥7,243–10,462
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from 海老名 Ebina to 小田原 Odawaratrain Oh
2. Take the train from Odawara to Kyototrain Kodama
5h 22m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 12m
¥14,147–22,771
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 大和 Yamato to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 45m
¥12,417–28,321
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 大和 Yamato to Yokohamatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 37m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Yokohama to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 4m
¥17,947–36,771

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467.7 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Yokohama to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tomei Yamato to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 6h 24m.

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