What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Nippori-eki?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Nippori-eki station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Nippori-eki?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Nippori-eki. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 日暮里 Nippori via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

The distance between Kyoto and Nippori-eki is 483 km. The road distance is 461.9 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Nippori-eki without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nippori-eki bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Nippori-eki train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Kyoto to Nippori-eki bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Nippori-eki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Nippori-eki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Nippori-eki is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Kyoto to Nippori-eki.

Where can I stay near Nippori-eki?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Nippori-eki.

Kyoto to Nippori-eki - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Nippori-eki 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 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 9m
¥3,330–12,260
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
8h 46m
¥6,110–8,650
Drive 461.9 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Nippori-ekicar 461.9 km
5h 2m
¥8,015–11,577
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
3h 53m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 26m
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 10m
¥16,289–35,110
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 18m
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 20m

Kyoto to Nippori-eki by bus, foot, and train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 483.2 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Nippori-eki, 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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