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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Shinjuku Station?

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 Station?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station?

The distance between Kyoto and Shinjuku Station is 488 km. The road distance is 452.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shinjuku Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shinjuku Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Shinjuku Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Shinjuku Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shinjuku Station is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Shinjuku Station?

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Kyoto to Shinjuku Station - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Shinjuku Station 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 10m
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 nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Odawara Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
9h 47m
¥7,894–10,323
Drive 452.3 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Shinjuku Stationcar 452.3 km
4h 53m
¥7,791–11,253
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, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 28m
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 31m
¥16,529–35,480
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, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Stationtrain
5h 42m

Kyoto to Shinjuku Station by bus

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Distance: 487.9 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shinjuku Station, 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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