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

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto is to night bus which costs ¥9500 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 32m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Hitachi and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitachi station to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Hitachi Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Hitachi and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachi to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Hitachi and arriving at Kyoto via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Hitachi to Kyoto?

The distance between Hitachi and Kyoto is 629 km. The road distance is 597.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Hitachi to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Kyoto bus from?

Hitachi to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Hitachi Station.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Kyoto train from?

Hitachi to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hitachi station.

Train or bus from Hitachi to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Hitachi to Kyoto bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hitachi to Kyoto train arrive?

Hitachi to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Hitachi to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachi to Kyoto is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Hitachi to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3707+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Hitachi to Kyoto - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hitachi to Kyoto by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hitachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 32m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hitachi Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Hitachi
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
11h 51m
¥5,700–15,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Mito Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Yokappe
11h 35m
¥9,553–11,733
Drive 597.7 km
1. Drive from Hitachi to Kyotocar 597.7 km
6h 47m
¥10,373–14,983
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Shinagawatrain
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 32m
¥15,788–22,846
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 水戸 Mitotrain
2. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 石岡 Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 17m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 56m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 上野 Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 56m
¥19,142–46,830
Train, train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain
2. Take the train from Iwaki(Fukushima) to Ononiimachitrain
3. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 6m
¥27,737–76,589
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 上野 Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
6h 16m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,037Cheapest Price

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Distance: 629 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Hitachi to Kyoto via Tokyo in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hitachi Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 11h 51m.

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