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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥12000 - ¥27000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shibuya Crossing?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shibuya Crossing. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Shibuya Crossing?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 渋谷 Shibuya via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing?

The distance between Kyoto and Shibuya Crossing is 492 km. The road distance is 449 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing.

Where can I stay near Shibuya Crossing?

There are 12736+ hotels available in Shibuya Crossing.

Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossing 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 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 44m
¥3,295–12,230
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 16m
¥7,650–9,980
Drive 449 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Shibuya Crossingcar 449 km
4h 49m
¥7,789–11,251
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 59m
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 22m
¥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 24m
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 14m
¥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 22m
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 52m
¥19,935–40,065

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 491.9 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shibuya Crossing, 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.

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