What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe is to fly and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Makuhari Messe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sanjō Keihan-eki and arriving at Kaihimmakuhari. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Makuhari Messe?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 海浜幕張 Kaihimmakuhari via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe?

The distance between Kyoto and Makuhari Messe is 512 km. The road distance is 485.1 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Makuhari Messe bus from?

Kyoto to Makuhari Messe bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Sanjō Keihan-eki station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Makuhari Messe train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Makuhari Messe bus arrive?

Kyoto to Makuhari Messe bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Kaihimmakuhari station.

Where does the Kyoto to Makuhari Messe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Makuhari Messe is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe.

Where can I stay near Makuhari Messe?

There are 12767+ hotels available in Makuhari Messe.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Makuhari Messe by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 25m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Kaihimmakuharinightbus Kyoto
9h 48m
¥6,000–9,000
Drive 485.1 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Makuhari Messecar 485.1 km
5h 22m
¥8,425–12,169
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Kaihimmakuharibus
4h 25m
¥13,539–21,110
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Kaihimmakuharibus
4h 58m
¥11,859–29,612
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, bus
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 bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Kaihimmakuharibus
4h 50m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Makuhari Messe Centralbus
5h 30m
¥16,339–33,710
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 海浜幕張 Kaihimmakuharitrain
6h 12m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, bus
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 bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Makuhari Messe Centralbus
5h 39m

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.2 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Makuhari Messe, 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, Keisei Bus operates a vehicle from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Kaihimmakuhari once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–9,000 and the journey takes 9h 38m.

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