There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Shizuokatrain Hikari / ...
3h 6mDrive 305.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Shimizu-kucar 305.6 km
3h 26m¥5,302–7,659Bus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
7h 15m¥13,098–24,618Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Oshikirinightbus
7h 21m¥11,210–13,940
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shimizu-ku. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tomei Fuji via Tomei Gotemba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Shinshimizu via Shinshizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shimizu-ku is 335 km. The road distance is 305.6 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shimizu-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Shimizu-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥13000 - ¥25000 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shimizu-ku, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Shizuoka hourly, and the journey takes 1h 35m. 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.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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
- Website
- justline.co.jp
Night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Oshikiri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- justline.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Shimizu-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.
Kyoto to Shimizu-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shizuoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shimizu-ku is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kyoto to Shimizu-ku.
There are 155+ hotels available in Shimizu-ku.