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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥12000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shinjuku?

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 Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shinjuku?

The distance between Kyoto and Shinjuku is 496 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shinjuku bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shinjuku train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shinjuku bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shinjuku is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Kyoto to Shinjuku.

How do I get a train ticket from Kyoto to Shinjuku?

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

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Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

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Kyoto to Shinjuku - 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 Shinjuku 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 29m
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 Odawara Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
9h 51m
¥7,894–10,323
Drive 453.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Shinjukucar 453.3 km
4h 54m
¥7,874–11,373
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 55m
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 18m
¥12,775–27,275
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 34m
¥16,529–36,480
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 20m
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 18m
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 32m
¥19,885–40,025

Kyoto to Shinjuku by bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shinjuku, 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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