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4 h 48 min
454 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto

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Cheapest
By car (454 km)
4 h 48 min
454 km.
from $24
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Plane from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to Kyoto (Itami Airport)
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Rideshare
4 h 48 min
454 km.
from $17.27
Bus, Plane (Fly Haneda Airport to Kobe)
4 h 5 min
370 km.
from $125.85
Train, Plane (Train to Narita International Airport)
4 h 21 min
370 km.
from $140.79
Bus, Plane (Fly Haneda Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport)
4 h
370 km.
from $144.33
Train, Plane (Train to Ibaraki Airport)
5 h 1 min
370 km.
from $160.93
Bus, Train
5 h 29 min
370 km.
from $317.54

Navigate from Tokyo to Kyoto

Continue
10 m
Keep right
21 m
Turn left onto 都庁通り
207 m
Turn right onto 油小路通
139 m
Turn sharp right onto 出水通り
29 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$241.37
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$343.00

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$304.89
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18
Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$368.41

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15
Plane from Ibaraki Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$139.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49

Narita Express (N'EX)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$43.19

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.16–$13.97

Kyoto Subway

Website:
www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/en/
Train from Kyoto to Imadegawa
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.78–$2.16

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.77

Willer Express

Phone:
(050) 5805-0383
Email:
Website:
willerexpress.com/en/
Bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$127.04
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$127.04

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Street to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$60.98
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
8h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.81–$76.22

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$55.90

Senei Kotsu

Website:
seneikotsu.co.jp/
Bus from Buster Shinjuku, Tokyo to Minami
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) is to bus which costs $26.09 - $47.83 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

The distance between Tokyo and Kyōto (Station) is 476 km. The road distance is 456.8 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

The train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) train from?

Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $47.83 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $65.22 - $217.39 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) train arrive?

Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kyōto (Station) is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Tokyo to Kyōto (Station).

Where can I stay near Kyōto (Station)?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Kyōto (Station). Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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