There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain Kodama
4h 7mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
7h 13m¥3,338–11,988Night bus
- Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Numazu Station North Exitnightbus Wx3953
9h 20m¥3,940–10,822Drive 353.1 km
- Drive from Kyoto to Shinkansencar 353.1 km
3h 52m¥6,068–8,765Train to Osaka International Airport, fly, train
- 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 Atamitrain
5h 53mTrain to Kobe, fly, train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Atamitrain
6h 16m
Kyoto to Shinkansen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Shinkansen station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Gotemba Station via Tomei Gotemba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shinkansen. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 函南 Kannami via 三島 Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kyoto and Shinkansen is 373 km. The road distance is 353.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen, including transfers.
Kyoto to Shinkansen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Kyoto to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shinkansen, 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.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥37,000–180,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥39,000–190,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–17,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–18,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Mishima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyoto to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Yokohama to Atami
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Yokohama to Atami
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Numazu Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–11,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- 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 Shinkansen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.
Kyoto to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mishima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shinkansen is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Kyoto to Shinkansen.
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