How to travel from Hagi to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Hagi and Kyoto is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hagi to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KyotoHagi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda and then to Shinji then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Asa then Hiroshima and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance523km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagi and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Hagi to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,495 ($155).

The distance between Hagi and Kyoto is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hagi and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagi to Kyoto is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥21,495 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagi and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagi and Kyoto. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagi to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagatoshi, Asa, Hiroshima and Kyoto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hagi and Kyoto. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hagi and Kyoto. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagi to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hagi and Kyoto. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagi to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to 新山口駅 then take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hagi and Kyoto. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagi to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,565 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagi and Kyoto

Transport options from Hagi to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 50m
¥19,305($140)
every 20 mins493km (306 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 40m
¥21,495($155)
twice daily693km (431 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane4h 15m
¥36,965($270)
twice daily952km (592 miles)
Bus to 新山口駅, train and plane5h 20m
¥25,055($185)
twice daily690km (429 miles)
Train
4h 20m
¥16,565($120)
every 4 hours561km (349 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
¥11,225($82)
once daily590km (367 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥7,805($57)
on demand523km (325 miles)

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Airports near Kyoto

The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Kyoto