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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Edo is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Edo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Edo?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Edo. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 赤羽二丁目 via 赤羽駅東口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Edo?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Edo. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen via Kyoto, Tōkyō Station and 日暮里 Nippori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Edo?

The distance between Kyoto and Edo is 495 km. The road distance is 469.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Edo without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kyoto to Edo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Edo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Edo train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Edo?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Edo is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Kyoto to Edo bus arrive?

Kyoto to Edo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Edo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Edo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Edo is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kyoto to Edo.

Where can I stay near Edo?

There are 12127+ hotels available in Edo.

Kyoto to Edo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Edo 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 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 33m
¥3,660–12,640
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
9h 11m
¥6,280–8,910
Drive 469.7 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Edocar 469.7 km
5h 10m
¥8,025–11,591
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
4h 16m
¥13,033–21,730
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, subway
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4. Take the subway from 日暮里 Nippori to 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoensubway
4h 22m
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 31m
¥16,233–36,360
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, 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 train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4. Take the subway from 日暮里 Nippori to 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoensubway
4h 38m
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 48m

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

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Edo, Saitama, 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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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