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

The cheapest way to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kitamoto and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kitamoto to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kitamoto and arriving at Kyōto via Shinagawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Kitamoto to Kyoto?

The distance between Kitamoto and Kyoto is 523 km. The road distance is 475.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitamoto to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Kitamoto to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Kitamoto to Kyoto train arrive?

Kitamoto to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinagawa station.

Can I drive from Kitamoto to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitamoto to Kyoto is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Kitamoto to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3110+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kitamoto 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 Kitamoto to Shinagawatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
3h 16m
¥11,865–17,132
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Omiya to Minami-Kusatsunightbus Jx281
10h 1m
¥4,628–13,128
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 38m
¥6,588–11,715
Drive 475.1 km
1. Drive from Kitamoto to Kyotocar 475.1 km
5h 47m
¥8,186–11,824
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kitamoto to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Odawara to Kyōtotrain Kodama / ...
5h 44m
¥11,459–16,533
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kitamoto 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
4h 46m
¥14,285–34,922
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Kitamoto 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
4h 49m
¥15,585–25,782
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kitamoto 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
5h 17m
¥18,666–48,870
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kitamoto to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 7m
¥19,235–34,822
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kitamoto to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 47m
¥20,316–63,430

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,449Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitamoto to Kyoto.

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Kitamoto to Kyōto via Shinagawa in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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