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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is to bus and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Tokyo?

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 Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 480 km. The road distance is 456.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Kyoto to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Tokyo is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Tokyo.

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

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Kyoto to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2h 53m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 26m
¥3,200–16,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Tokyo Station Yaesu Streetnightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
8h 10m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 456.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Tokyocar 456.2 km
4h 55m
¥7,824–11,302
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 34m
¥13,843–20,406
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 40m
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 34m
¥17,393–42,136
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 1m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 46m

Kyoto to Tokyo by bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tokyo, 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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