What is the cheapest way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Katsura (Station) and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Katsura (Station) and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Katsura and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Shijo and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

The distance between Katsura (Station) and Tokyo is 485 km. The road distance is 460.5 km.

How do I travel from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katsura (Station) to Tokyo bus from?

Katsura (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Katsura (Station) to Tokyo train from?

Katsura (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Katsura (Station) to Tokyo bus arrive?

Katsura (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Katsura (Station) to Tokyo train arrive?

Katsura (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Katsura (Station) to Tokyo is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12773+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Katsura (Station) to Tokyo - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Katsura (Station) to Tokyo 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 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 41m
¥3,619–12,462
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Sy263
10h 11m
¥4,689–16,232
Drive 460.5 km
1. Drive from Katsura (Station) to Tokyocar 460.5 km
5h 1m
¥7,998–11,553
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Katsura to Minamiibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 49m
¥13,307–20,666
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Katsura to Juusantrain
2. Take the train from Juusan to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 38m
¥11,498–28,935
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 49m
¥16,817–34,446
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Katsura to Karasumatrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 38m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Katsura to Ōsakatrain
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
4. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 55m
¥21,031–46,101
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katsura to Juusantrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 45m
¥19,208–38,915

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 484.8 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Katsura (Station), Kyoto, Japan and Tokyo, 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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