There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimizu by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
4h 5mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
8h 4m¥3,408–12,048Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exitnightbus Wx3953
8h 40m¥3,765–11,968Drive 346.7 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Shimizucar 346.7 km
3h 46m¥6,007–8,677Train, fly
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Mishimatrain
5h 57m
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shimizu. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Iryo-center Iriguchi via Tomei Gotemba and Numazu Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shimizu. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 三島田町 Mishima-Tamachi via 三島 Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shimizu is 369 km. The road distance is 346.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kyoto to Shimizu, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shimizu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Shimizu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Mishima every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kyoto to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Yokohama to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–12,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Mishima Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–12,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Relax (back area)
- ¥3,700–8,500
- Economy
- ¥3,900–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Shimizu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.
Kyoto to Shimizu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mishima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shimizu is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kyoto to Shimizu.
There are 279+ hotels available in Shimizu.