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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Bunkyō is to bus and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Bunkyō?

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 Bunkyō?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Bunkyō station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Bunkyō?

The distance between Kyoto and Bunkyō is 480 km. The road distance is 458.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Bunkyō without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Kyoto to Bunkyō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Bunkyō bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Bunkyō train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Bunkyō?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Bunkyō is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Kyoto to Bunkyō bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Bunkyō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Bunkyō?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Bunkyō is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Bunkyō.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kyoto to Bunkyō?

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Where can I stay near Bunkyō?

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Kyoto to Bunkyō - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Bunkyō 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 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
7h 51m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminalnightbus Wx282
10h 51m
¥4,500–16,000
Drive 458.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Bunkyōcar 458.3 km
5h
¥7,663–11,069
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 45m
¥12,813–20,420
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
3h 51m
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
¥16,063–35,100
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
4h 7m
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 Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 48m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto 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 51m
¥23,443–48,874

Kyoto to Bunkyō by bus

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Distance: 479.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Bunkyō, 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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