What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Sanjo(Kyoto)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Keisei-Ueno and arriving at Sanjō Keihan-eki. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Sanjo(Kyoto)?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Sanjo(Kyoto). However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyoto via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

The distance between Tokyo and Sanjo(Kyoto) is 480 km. The road distance is 454.1 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) bus from?

Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) train from?

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) bus arrive?

Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto).

Where can I stay near Sanjo(Kyoto)?

There are 3735+ hotels available in Sanjo(Kyoto).

Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 33m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Keisei-Ueno to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus Kyoto
9h 16m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 454.1 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Sanjo(Kyoto)car 454.1 km
4h 58m
¥7,888–11,394
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 15m
¥13,330–20,704
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 Sannomiya to Takatsukitrain
3. Take the train from Takatsuki-shi to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 47m
¥11,880–26,624
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 Minami-ibaraki to Kyoto-kawaramachitrain
4h 52m
¥16,903–35,405
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 29m
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 Sannomiya to Takatsukitrain
5h 36m
¥19,610–39,024
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 1m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.1 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sanjo(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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