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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Akihabara

Composite routes from Kyoto to Akihabara

Cheapest
4 h 57 min
Car
457 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$241.37
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$88.93–$292.18
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$165.15
Train operators
Found: 6
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
Keisei Skyliner
Website
Keisei Electric Railway
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 18m
Every 15 minutes
$82.57–$120.68
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
27 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.70–$21.60
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
31 min
Every 15 minutes
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
Call
Keisei Skyliner
Website
36 min
Every 30 minutes
$19.44–$19.94
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
Call
Keisei Electric Railway
Website
1h 19m
4 times a day
$6.35–$8.89
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
10 min
Every 5 minutes
$0.95–$2.03
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Honshi Bus
Website
Willer Express
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Keisei Bus
Website
Honshi Bus
Website
1h 48m
Hourly
$27.77
088-664-6030
088-664-6030
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Willer Express
Website
6h 50m
Once daily
$33.03–$127.04
(050) 5805-0383
(050) 5805-0383
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
JR Bus Kanto
Website
7h 26m
Once daily
$30.49–$55.90
0570-048905
0570-048905
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Keisei Bus
Website
7h
Once daily
$45.73–$69.87
047-712-7400
047-712-7400
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal which costs $28.26 - $50 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Akihabara?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sanjō Keihan-eki and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Akihabara?

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

How far is it from Kyoto to Akihabara?

The distance between Kyoto and Akihabara is 478 km. The road distance is 457.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Akihabara bus from?

Kyoto to Akihabara bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Sanjō Keihan-eki station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Akihabara train from?

Kyoto to Akihabara train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Akihabara?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Akihabara is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $108.70 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Kyoto to Akihabara bus arrive?

Kyoto to Akihabara bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Keisei-Ueno station.

Where does the Kyoto to Akihabara train arrive?

Kyoto to Akihabara train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Akihabara is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Kyoto to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 7452+ hotels available in Akihabara. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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