What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kyoto City Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kawaramachi Sanjo via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Kyoto City Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kyoto City Zoo. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyoto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto City Zoo is 486 km. The road distance is 453.1 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo bus from?

Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo train from?

Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Kawaramachi Sanjo, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo bus arrive?

Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo train arrive?

Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoo.

Where can I stay near Kyoto City Zoo?

There are 3742+ hotels available in Kyoto City Zoo.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225
8h 21m
¥2,430–15,200
Bus via Kawaramachi Sanjo
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 51m
¥3,200–12,000
Drive 453.1 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Kyoto City Zoocar 453.1 km
4h 57m
¥7,869–11,367
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 Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
4h 31m
¥13,340–20,714
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4h 56m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station 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 Minamiibaraki to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain
5h 7m
¥16,913–34,415
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 37m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 9m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 45m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.1 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kyoto City Zoo, 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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