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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi is to bus and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Nihonbashi?

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 Nihonbashi?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nihonbashi station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Nihonbashi?

The distance between Kyoto and Nihonbashi is 481 km. The road distance is 457 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nihonbashi bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nihonbashi train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Nihonbashi?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Kyoto to Nihonbashi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Nihonbashi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Nihonbashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nihonbashi is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Kyoto to Nihonbashi.

Where can I stay near Nihonbashi?

There are 12917+ hotels available in Nihonbashi.

Kyoto to Nihonbashi - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Nihonbashi 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 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
7h 58m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Tokyo Station Yaesu Streetnightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
8h 18m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 457 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Nihonbashicar 457 km
4h 56m
¥7,838–11,322
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 45m
¥13,843–20,406
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
3h 51m
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 45m
¥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 12m
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
4h 58m
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
5h 52m
¥24,393–52,824

Kyoto to Nihonbashi by bus and foot

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Distance: 480.7 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

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