What is the cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku is to night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate which costs ¥4100 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shibuya and Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal and arriving at Gion Shijo Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Shibuya and Higashiyama-ku?

No, there is no direct train from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku. However, there are services departing from 渋谷 Shibuya and arriving at Kyoto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

The distance between Shibuya and Higashiyama-ku is 492 km. The road distance is 447.8 km.

How do I travel from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku bus from?

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku train from?

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

The best way to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku bus arrive?

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku train arrive?

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku.

Where can I stay near Higashiyama-ku?

There are 3743+ hotels available in Higashiyama-ku.

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 24m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Gion Shijo Stationnightbus Sy163
8h 25m
¥4,500–15,000
Drive 447.8 km
1. Drive from Shibuya to Higashiyama-kucar 447.8 km
4h 52m
¥7,769–11,222
Night bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatenightbus Jx225
8h 59m
¥4,130–11,230
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 18m
¥13,471–20,846
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Takatsukitrain
4. Take the train from Takatsuki-shi to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 49m
¥12,021–26,766
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the train from Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
5h
¥17,084–35,636
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
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 41m

Shibuya to Higashiyama-ku by night bus

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8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.2 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Shibuya, Japan and Higashiyama-ku, 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, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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