What is the cheapest way to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Shimada Station and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shimada Station to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shimada and arriving at Marutamachi via Hamamatsu and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Shimada Station to Kyoto?

The distance between Shimada Station and Kyoto is 290 km. The road distance is 261 km.

How do I travel from Shimada Station to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimada Station to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Shimada Station to Kyoto train arrive?

Shimada Station to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hamamatsu station.

Can I drive from Shimada Station to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimada Station to Kyoto is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Shimada Station to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3597+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Shimada Station to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimada Station to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shimada to Hamamatsutrain [18243] HomeLiner-Hamamatsu 7 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 34m
Drive 261 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shimada Station to Kyotocar 261 km
3h 1m
¥4,459–6,441
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tomei Kakegawa to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 8m
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shimada to Hamamatsutrain [18243] HomeLiner-Hamamatsu 7 / ...
2. Take the nightbus from Hamamatsu to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatenightbus Jx301
9h 17m

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Distance: 290 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Shimada Station, Shizuoka, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Shimada to Marutamachi via Hamamatsu, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 2h 34m.

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