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

The cheapest way to get from Shimada to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimada to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Shimada and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Shimada to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Shizuoka Airport and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Yoshida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Shimada and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Shimada to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Shimada and arriving at Kyoto via Hamamatsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Shimada to Kyoto?

The distance between Shimada and Kyoto is 286 km. The road distance is 262.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimada to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Shimada to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimada to Kyoto bus from?

Shimada to Kyoto bus services, operated by Shizutetsu Bus, depart from Yoshida station.

Where do I catch the Shimada to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Shimada to Kyoto bus arrive?

Shimada to Kyoto bus services, operated by Shizutetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Shimada to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimada to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimada to Kyoto is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Shimada to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3728+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Shimada 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 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 22m
Drive 262.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shimada to Kyotocar 262.5 km
3h 5m
¥4,511–6,515
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tomei Yoshida to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 15m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Yoshida to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
7h 2m
¥5,500–7,500

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Shimada to Kyoto via Hamamatsu in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Shizutetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Yoshida to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–7,500 and the journey takes 5h 44m.

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