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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Chiba is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Chiba is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥15000 - ¥34000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Chiba?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shijo Karasuma and arriving at Chiba station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Chiba?

The distance between Kyoto and Chiba is 519 km. The road distance is 493.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kyoto to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Chiba bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Chiba train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Chiba?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥19000 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Kyoto to Chiba bus arrive?

Kyoto to Chiba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Yamato station.

Where does the Kyoto to Chiba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Chiba is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kyoto to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 399+ hotels available in Chiba.

Kyoto to Chiba - 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 Chiba 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 38m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Gion-Shijo Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Sy263
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 千葉 Chibatrain Jb / ...
10h 16m
¥5,250–17,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Yamatobus
2. Take the bus from Tomei-Yamato to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
3. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Chibachuobus
10h 6m
¥6,200–18,600
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shijo Karasuma to Chiba stationnightbus Kyoto
9h 50m
¥6,000–9,000
Drive 493.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Chibacar 493.5 km
5h 31m
¥8,277–11,955
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita 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 Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
4h 16m
¥15,813–33,350
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
4h 54m
¥13,203–21,830
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 1m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
4h 33m
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 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 16m
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 36m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT) flights

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Distance: 518.8 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Chiba, 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, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Chibachuo via Tomei Yamato, Tomei-Yamato, and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 10h 6m.

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