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

The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥27000 - ¥49000.

Is there a direct bus between Tsukuba and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Tsukuba to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 大貫 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Tsukuba Center and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Tsukuba and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Tsukuba to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from つくば Tsukuba and arriving at Kyoto via 秋葉原 Akihabara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Tsukuba to Kyoto?

The distance between Tsukuba and Kyoto is 548 km. The road distance is 531 km.

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

The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tsukuba to Kyoto bus from?

Tsukuba to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tsukuba Center station.

Where do I catch the Tsukuba to Kyoto train from?

Tsukuba to Kyoto train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from つくば Tsukuba station.

Train or bus from Tsukuba to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Tsukuba to Kyoto bus arrive?

Tsukuba to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Tsukuba to Kyoto train arrive?

Tsukuba to Kyoto train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Can I drive from Tsukuba to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Kyoto is 531 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Tsukuba to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3737+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Tsukuba to Kyoto - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Tsukuba to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Tsukuba
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
11h 21m
¥4,600–14,200
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tsukuba Center to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Yokappe
10h 51m
¥9,200–11,400
Drive 531 km
1. Drive from Tsukuba to Kyotocar 531 km
6h 14m
¥9,221–13,319
Fly Ibaraki Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
3h 32m
¥27,688–48,053
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 34m
¥15,069–22,908
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
6h 7m
¥13,339–28,458
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 東松戸 Higashi-Matsudo 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 bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 11m
¥17,889–36,868
Bus, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from 田中東 to つくばセンターbus
2. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 59m

Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,490Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.1 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from つくばウェルネスパーク to Kyoto via つくばセンター, つくば Tsukuba, 秋葉原 Akihabara, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大貫 to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via つくばセンター, Tsukuba Center, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 11h 21m.

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