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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Arakawa is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Arakawa is to bus and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Arakawa?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shijo Karasuma and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Arakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Arakawa. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 三河島 Mikawashima via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Arakawa?

The distance between Kyoto and Arakawa is 487 km. The road distance is 462.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Arakawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kyoto to Arakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Arakawa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Arakawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Arakawa?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Arakawa is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Kyoto to Arakawa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Arakawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Arakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Arakawa is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Kyoto to Arakawa.

Where can I stay near Arakawa?

There are 12689+ hotels available in Arakawa.

Kyoto to Arakawa - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kyoto to Arakawa 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 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 23m
¥3,360–12,290
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shijo Karasuma to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
8h 40m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 462.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Arakawacar 462.8 km
5h 4m
¥7,906–11,419
Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Sy263
9h 21m
¥4,740–16,370
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 51m
¥13,883–21,490
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 3m
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 6m
¥17,063–41,100
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 Hamamatsuchou to Nishinipporitrain
4h 18m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Takahama to Mikawashimatrain
4h 56m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 22m

Kyoto to Arakawa by bus, foot, and train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.8 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Arakawa, 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.

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