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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥12000 - ¥27000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shibuya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Shibuya?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shibuya. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 原宿 Harajuku via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shibuya?

The distance between Kyoto and Shibuya is 493 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shibuya bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shibuya train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shibuya?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shibuya bus arrive?

Kyoto to Shibuya bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Shibuya train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shibuya?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shibuya is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Kyoto to Shibuya.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kyoto to Shibuya?

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Where can I stay near Shibuya?

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Kyoto to Shibuya - 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 Shibuya 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 25m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 26m
¥3,200–16,000
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Totsuka Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 戸塚 Totsuka to 渋谷 Shibuyatrain Js
10h 12m
¥7,650–9,980
Drive 449.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Shibuyacar 449.6 km
4h 50m
¥7,800–11,267
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 渋谷 Shibuyatrain
3h 56m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 19m
¥12,105–26,835
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 渋谷 Shibuyatrain
4h 21m
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 渋谷 Shibuyatrain
5h 10m
¥16,739–35,310
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 19m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawatrain
5h 48m
¥19,935–40,065

Kyoto to Shibuya by bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493.4 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shibuya, 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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 26m. Willer Express also services this route once daily.

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