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How to get fromKyoto to Shimadaby train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimada by train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hamamatsutrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Shimadatrain train [18252] HomeLiner-Shizuoka 2
    3h 30m

  2. Drive 262.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shimadacar car 262.1 km
    3h 3m
    ¥4,505–6,507

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tomei Yoshidabus bus
    6h 7m

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yoshidanightbus night bus
    7h 3m
    ¥6,000–8,000

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  • Distance: 287.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimada, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shimada via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, and Hamamatsu in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Shizutetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yoshida once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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