What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku is to night bus via Keisei-Ueno which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Higashiyama-ku and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shinjuku Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Shinjuku is 489 km. The road distance is 450.6 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku bus from?

Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku train from?

Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku train arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12843+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjuku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 28m
¥3,430–12,230
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Sy263
8h 59m
¥4,500–16,000
Drive 450.6 km
1. Drive from Higashiyama-ku to Shinjukucar 450.6 km
4h 50m
¥7,833–11,314
Night bus via Keisei-Ueno
1. Take the nightbus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
9h 1m
¥6,170–8,670
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Minamiibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 12m
¥14,157–21,296
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Juusantrain
2. Take the train from Juusan to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
5h 1m
¥12,348–29,565
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Minamiibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 新宿 Shinjukutrain
4h 51m
¥16,847–35,866
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 35m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyouto Kawaramachi to Juusantrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
6h 16m
¥19,458–39,315

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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