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 fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥15000 - ¥37000.

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 Kyoto and arriving at 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen via Tōkyō Station and 日暮里 Nippori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Edo?

The distance between Kyoto and Edo is 493 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 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 34m 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 11890+ hotels available in Edo.

Kyoto to Edo - 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 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 34m
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 night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
9h 11m
¥6,280–8,820
Drive 469.7 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Edocar 469.7 km
5h 10m
¥8,072–11,659
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, 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 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 18m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
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 41m
¥11,735–26,965
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 35m
¥15,459–36,280
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 43m
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 45m
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 Takahama to Nipporitrain
6h 29m
¥18,145–37,645

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

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Distance: 493.1 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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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