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Kyoto, Japan → Shinkansen, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Shinkansen

Composite routes from Kyoto to Shinkansen

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
353 km.
from $19

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: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 44m
Hourly
$69.87–$101.63
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
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
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
57 min
Every 30 minutes
050-3772-3910
050-3772-3910
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
2h 3m
4 times a day
$12.07–$16.51
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Bus operators
Found: 2
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Shizutetsu Bus
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
5h 18m
Once daily
$29.22–$44.46
0570-048905
0570-048905
Call
Shizutetsu Bus
Website
7h 18m
Once daily
$48.27–$62.25

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to drive which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Shinkansen?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Shinkansen. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kannami via Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Shinkansen?

The distance between Kyoto and Shinkansen is 372 km. The road distance is 354.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Shinkansen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kyoto to Shinkansen?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Shinkansen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 5h 41m. There are no good options to fly between Kyoto to Shinkansen.

Where does the Kyoto to Shinkansen train arrive?

Kyoto to Shinkansen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Mishima station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Shinkansen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Shinkansen is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kyoto to Shinkansen.

Where can I stay near Shinkansen?

There are 1107+ hotels available in Shinkansen. Prices start at $41.90 per night.
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