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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kita is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kita is to bus and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥14000 - ¥21000.

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 Marutamachi and arriving at 王子 Ōji via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kita?

The distance between Kyoto and Kita is 490 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 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 17m 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 12936+ 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 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 37m
¥3,350–12,280
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
9h 1m
¥6,140–8,770
Drive 463 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitacar 463 km
5h
¥7,942–11,472
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 57m
¥14,013–20,586
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 王子 Ōjitrain
4h 3m
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 19m
¥17,593–43,376
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 24m
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 Takahama to Nipporitrain
5h 11m
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
6h 3m
¥24,563–53,004

Kyoto to Kita by bus and train

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Distance: 489.6 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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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