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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ōmiya is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ōmiya is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ōmiya?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Ōmiya. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口 via 京都駅八条口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ōmiya?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ōmiya. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at 大宮 Ōmiya via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ōmiya?

The distance between Kyoto and Ōmiya is 510 km. The road distance is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ōmiya without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kyoto to Ōmiya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ōmiya bus from?

Kyoto to Ōmiya bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 京都駅八条口 station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ōmiya train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ōmiya?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ōmiya is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h.

Where does the Kyoto to Ōmiya bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ōmiya bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where does the Kyoto to Ōmiya train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ōmiya?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ōmiya is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Kyoto to Ōmiya.

Where can I stay near Ōmiya?

There are 425+ hotels available in Ōmiya.

Kyoto to Ōmiya - 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 Ōmiya by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk / ...
3h 46m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h
¥6,000–11,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Omiya East Exitnightbus
8h 56m
Drive 475 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Ōmiyacar 475 km
5h 17m
¥8,182–11,818
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain
4h 28m
¥14,223–21,950
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain
4h 39m
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 Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 49m
¥17,513–41,750
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain
4h 54m
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 Uenotrain
5h 8m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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Distance: 510.3 km
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ōmiya, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to 大宮 Ōmiya via Kyoto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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