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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kita is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kita is to fly and train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥16000 - ¥37000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kita?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kita. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kita?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kita. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 王子 Ōji via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kita?

The distance between Kyoto and Kita is 487 km. The road distance is 463 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kita without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kyoto to Kita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kita bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kita train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kita?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kita is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kita bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Kita train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kita?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kita is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Kita.

Where can I stay near Kita?

There are 12701+ hotels available in Kita.

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Kita 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 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 37m
¥3,350–12,280
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ōfuna Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 大船 Ōfuna to 王子 Ōjitrain Jk
10h 54m
¥7,950–10,330
Drive 463 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitacar 463 km
5h
¥8,032–11,602
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
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 王子 Ōjitrain
4h 4m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
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 王子 Ōjitrain
4h 27m
¥12,135–26,875
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 23m
¥16,389–36,350
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 王子 Ōjitrain
4h 29m
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 33m
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 23m
¥19,715–39,845

Kyoto to Kita by bus and train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.3 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kita, Tokyo, 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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