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How to get fromShizuoka to Kyotoby train, night bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 47m
  2. Drive  285.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shizuoka to Kyotocar car 285.9 km
    3h 14m
    ¥4,884–7,054
  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Shinshizuoka to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus
    6h 28m
    ¥6,000–8,000
  4. Night bus via Marutamachi

    1. Take the nightbus from Higashi-Shizuoka Station to Kyoto Stationnightbus night bus Fujiyama Liner
    6h 33m
    ¥5,033–26,721

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shizuoka to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Shizutetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Shinshizuoka to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 6h 28m.

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