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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Kyoto?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Kyoto is 531 km. The road distance is 562.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

The train from Kokura to Kyōto takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Kitakyushu to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Kyoto is 563 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Kitakyushu to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3111+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kitakyushu to Kyoto - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Kyoto by train, 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 Kokura to Kyōtotrain Nozomi
2h 24m
¥12,000–18,000
Drive 562.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Kyotocar 562.7 km
7h 17m
¥9,676–13,976
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3h 35m
¥13,481–36,042
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 33m
¥21,270–34,910
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane FUK - NKM
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 12m
¥22,451–48,072
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane FUK - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
4h 15m
¥15,431–43,942
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 20m
¥17,329–38,824

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

133Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

¥9,561Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 531.2 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kokura to Kyōto hourly. Tickets cost ¥12,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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