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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Asakusa is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Asakusa is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥11000 - ¥27000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Asakusa?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shijo Karasuma and arriving at Asakusa-Kaminarimon. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa via Tōkyō Station and 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Asakusa?

The distance between Kyoto and Asakusa is 483 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kyoto to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Asakusa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Asakusa train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Kyoto to Asakusa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Asakusa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Asakusa is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12704+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Kyoto to Asakusa - 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 Asakusa by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 45m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 36m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 461.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Asakusacar 461.3 km
5h
¥8,009–11,569
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shijo Karasuma to Asakusa-Kaminarimonnightbus Kyoto
8h 43m
¥6,000–8,500
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
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 subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
4h 6m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 29m
¥11,885–26,455
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 33m
¥16,289–36,110
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
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 subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
4h 31m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5h 7m
¥19,575–39,575
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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 43m

Kyoto to Asakusa by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

¥3,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.6 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Asakusa, 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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