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How to get fromKyoto to Shinkansenby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Mishimatrain train Kodama
    4h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    7h 13m
    ¥3,338–11,988

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo G2 Exit to Numazu Station North Exitnightbus night bus Wx3953
    9h 20m
    ¥3,940–11,898

  4. Drive  353.1 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shinkansencar car 353.1 km
    3h 52m
    ¥6,033–8,714

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Atamitrain train
    5h 51m

  6. Train to Kobe, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Atamitrain train
    5h 57m

Kyoto to Shinkansen by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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.

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