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How to get fromKyoto to Tokyo Skytreeby train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Tokyo Skytree by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    3h 26m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus
    8h 20m
    ¥3,370–12,230

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Shijo Karasuma to Tokyo Skytree Town maenightbus night bus Kyoto
    8h 48m
    ¥6,000–8,500

  4. Drive  461.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Tokyo Skytreecar car 461.6 km
    5h
    ¥7,912–11,429

  5. Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa Stationnightbus night bus Flying Sneaker
    8h 53m
    ¥4,000–8,000

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    4h 13m
    ¥12,623–21,110

  7. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway

    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 subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 押上〈スカイツリー前〉 Oshiagesubway subway
    4h 19m

  8. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ITM - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 青砥 Aototrain train
    4h 32m
    ¥17,123–37,100

  9. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane NGO - HND
    3. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 押上〈スカイツリー前〉 Oshiagesubway subway
    4h 35m

  10. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane NGO - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 青砥 Aototrain train
    4h 49m

Kyoto to Tokyo Skytree by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Tokyo Skytree, 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 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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