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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kōkyo is to night bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kōkyo is to bus and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kōkyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kōkyo?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kōkyo station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kōkyo?

The distance between Kyoto and Kōkyo is 482 km. The road distance is 456.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōkyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kyoto to Kōkyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kōkyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kōkyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kōkyo?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kōkyo is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kōkyo bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kōkyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Kōkyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kōkyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kōkyo is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Kōkyo.

Where can I stay near Kōkyo?

There are 12761+ hotels available in Kōkyo.

Kyoto to Kōkyo - 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 Kōkyo 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 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 11m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Tokyo Otemachi Grand Cubenightbus Wx272
10h 6m
¥4,500–16,000
Drive 456.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kōkyocar 456.5 km
4h 55m
¥7,829–11,309
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 1m
¥13,828–20,386
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 7m
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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 55m
¥17,393–42,136
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 28m
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 8m
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 7m
¥24,378–52,804

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

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Distance: 481.6 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kōkyo, 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 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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