What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto (State) and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Nijō and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

The distance between Kyoto (State) and Tokyo is 480 km. The road distance is 456.2 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto (State) to Tokyo train from?

Kyoto (State) to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Kyoto (State) to Tokyo train arrive?

Kyoto (State) to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Tokyo is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10919+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Kyoto (State) to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Tokyo by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Kyōto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2h 35m
¥11,985–17,946
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 33m
¥4,224–7,755
Drive 456.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Tokyocar 456.2 km
4h 55m
¥7,868–11,365
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 5m
¥14,026–34,488
Bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Jx226 / ...
8h 39m
¥6,224–12,255
Subway, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the subway from Imadegawa to Kyotosubway
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 50m
¥15,226–25,348
Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 59m
¥19,136–48,168
Subway, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the subway from Imadegawa to Kyotosubway
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 33m
¥19,876–34,388
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 54m
¥19,936–72,428

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.2 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 26m.

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