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

The cheapest way to get from Narita to Kyoto is to train and night bus which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 11h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Narita to Kyoto is to fly and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥16000 - ¥35000.

Is there a direct bus between Narita and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Narita to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Narita Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Yokohama Station YCAT and Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Narita and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Narita to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita and arriving at Kyoto via 船橋 Funabashi and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Narita to Kyoto?

The distance between Narita and Kyoto is 535 km. The road distance is 517.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Narita to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Narita to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Narita to Kyoto bus from?

Narita to Kyoto bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Narita Airport Terminal 2 station.

Where do I catch the Narita to Kyoto train from?

Narita to Kyoto train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, depart from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita station.

Train or bus from Narita to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Narita to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Narita to Kyoto bus arrive?

Narita to Kyoto bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Yokohama YCAT station.

Where does the Narita to Kyoto train arrive?

Narita to Kyoto train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, arrive at 京成船橋 Keisei-Funabashi station.

Can I drive from Narita to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Narita to Kyoto is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Narita to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3741+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成船橋 Keisei-Funabashitrain Ks
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Yokohama YCATbus
2. Take the bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225
9h 43m
¥6,257–18,318
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain Ks
2. Take the night bus from Keisei-Ueno to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus Kyoto
11h 23m
¥6,822–9,506
Drive 517.7 km
1. Drive from Narita to Kyotocar 517.7 km
5h 54m
¥8,981–12,972
Fly Narita International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 34m
¥16,257–34,718
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
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 46m
¥14,667–22,272
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 18m
¥12,937–27,822
Fly Narita International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3h 53m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 10m

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

¥15,114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to Kyoto via 京成船橋 Keisei-Funabashi, 船橋 Funabashi, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, Narita Airport Terminal 2, Yokohama Station YCAT, Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 9h 43m.

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