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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sōka is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sōka is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Sōka?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto to Sōka. However, there are services departing from Sanjō Keihan-eki and arriving at Tokyo Skytree Town mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Sōka?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Sōka. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 草加 Soka via Tōkyō Station and 北千住 Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sōka?

The distance between Kyoto and Sōka is 499 km. The road distance is 474.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sōka without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kyoto to Sōka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sōka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sōka train from?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Sōka bus arrive?

Kyoto to Sōka bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Tokyo Skytree Town mae station.

Where does the Kyoto to Sōka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sōka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sōka is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kyoto to Sōka.

Where can I stay near Sōka?

There are 11758+ hotels available in Sōka.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 40m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Tokyo Skytree Town maenightbus Kyoto
9h 21m
¥6,270–8,910
Drive 474.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sōkacar 474.6 km
5h 13m
¥8,234–11,894
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 北千住 Kita-senju to 草加 Sokatrain
4h 32m
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
5h 5m
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 35m
¥16,599–35,660
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 57m
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 44m
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 Takahama to Kita-Senjutrain
6h 21m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sōka, 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 Tokyo Skytree Town mae once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,500 and the journey takes 8h 43m.

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