What is the cheapest way to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto is to bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥17000 - ¥35000.

Is there a direct bus between Makuhari Messe and Kyoto?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kaihimmakuhari and arriving at Sanjō Keihan-eki. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Makuhari Messe and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 海浜幕張 Kaihimmakuhari and arriving at Kyoto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto?

The distance between Makuhari Messe and Kyoto is 512 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.

How do I travel from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Makuhari Messe to Kyoto bus from?

Makuhari Messe to Kyoto bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Kaihimmakuhari station.

Where do I catch the Makuhari Messe to Kyoto train from?

Makuhari Messe to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Where does the Makuhari Messe to Kyoto bus arrive?

Makuhari Messe to Kyoto bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Sanjō Keihan-eki station.

Where does the Makuhari Messe to Kyoto train arrive?

Makuhari Messe to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Makuhari Messe to Kyoto is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3742+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Makuhari Messe to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Makuhari Messe to Kyoto by train, night bus, car, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 37m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus Kyoto
10h 31m
¥6,000–9,000
Drive 485.7 km
1. Drive from Makuhari Messe to Kyotocar 485.7 km
5h 28m
¥8,435–12,184
Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 28m
¥14,240–22,000
Bus to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Narita Airport Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 18m
¥16,970–34,600
Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 11m
Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 53m
Bus to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Narita Airport Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 38m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 512.2 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Makuhari Messe, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Keisei Bus operates a vehicle from Kaihimmakuhari to Sanjō Keihan-eki once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–9,000 and the journey takes 10h 21m.

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