What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle is to night bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥11000 - ¥28000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Edo Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Edo Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyoto and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

The distance between Kyoto and Edo Castle is 478 km. The road distance is 456.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Edo Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

The train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Edo Castle bus from?

Kyoto to Edo Castle bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Edo Castle train from?

Kyoto to Edo Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Edo Castle is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Kyoto to Edo Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Edo Castle train arrive?

Kyoto to Edo Castle train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Edo Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Edo Castle is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Kyoto to Edo Castle.

Where can I stay near Edo Castle?

There are 12555+ hotels available in Edo Castle.

Kyoto to Edo Castle - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2h 56m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 12m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 to Tokyo Otemachi Grand Cubenightbus Wx272
10h 7m
¥4,500–16,000
Drive 456.4 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Edo Castlecar 456.4 km
4h 55m
¥8,133–11,748
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 3m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 26m
¥11,465–27,695
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 28m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 3m
¥16,539–37,110
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 26m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 33m
¥19,675–39,675

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 477.9 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Edo Castle, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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