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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to bus which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Akihabara?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Akihabara. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 秋葉原 Akihabara via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Akihabara?

The distance between Kyoto and Akihabara is 478 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kyoto to Akihabara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Akihabara bus from?

Kyoto to Akihabara bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Akihabara train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Akihabara?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Kyoto to Akihabara bus arrive?

Kyoto to Akihabara bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Akihabara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Akihabara is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Kyoto to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12788+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Kyoto to Akihabara - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Akihabara by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2h 38m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
7h 51m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ōfuna Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 大船 Ōfuna to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jk
10h 33m
¥7,850–10,230
Drive 457.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Akihabaracar 457.8 km
4h 57m
¥7,885–11,389
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
3h 44m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 17m
¥11,379–28,872
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 15m
¥16,384–35,340
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
4h 9m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 7m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5h 21m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,062Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.1 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Akihabara, 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 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Keisei Bus also services this route once daily.

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