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

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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 Kyōto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

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 6m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Hitachi to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Kyoto train from?

Hitachi to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Hitachi station.

Where does the Hitachi to Kyoto train arrive?

Hitachi to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, 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 3111+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

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

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 Tōkyō Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
4h 6m
¥13,273–21,999
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Mito Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Yokappe
11h 29m
¥9,773–13,857
Drive 597.7 km
1. Drive from Hitachi to Kyotocar 597.7 km
6h 47m
¥10,326–14,916
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 52m
¥19,455–60,200
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 37m
¥17,951–39,999
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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 40m
¥19,251–30,859
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 29m
¥46,737–98,625
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to 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
6h 11m
¥20,170–51,882
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to 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 Station to Kyōtotrain
6h 31m
¥23,120–41,782

Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥9,007Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hitachi to Kyoto.

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Distance: 628.7 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Hitachi to Kyōto via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Mito Station South-Gate to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 46m.

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