What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sagano?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sagano is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sagano?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sagano is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Sagano?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Sagano. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sagano?

The distance between Tokyo and Sagano is 486 km. The road distance is 463.5 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Sagano without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sagano without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sagano?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Tokyo to Sagano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sagano train from?

Tokyo to Sagano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Sagano?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sagano is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Tokyo to Sagano train arrive?

Tokyo to Sagano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Sagano?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sagano is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Tokyo to Sagano.

Where can I stay near Sagano?

There are 3111+ hotels available in Sagano.

Tokyo to Sagano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Sagano by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
2h 34m
¥11,000–16,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 25m
¥4,000–7,500
Drive 463.5 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Saganocar 463.5 km
5h 10m
¥7,966–11,507
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 9m
¥13,690–34,214
Bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225 / ...
7h 32m
¥6,000–11,000
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 13m
¥14,990–25,074
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
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
4h 38m
¥18,805–47,891
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain
4h 30m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 58m
¥19,720–71,655
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
6h 6m
¥24,190–56,214

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.3 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sagano, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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