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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Kitamoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kitamoto. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kitamoto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kitamoto?

The distance between Kyoto and Kitamoto is 523 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kitamoto train from?

Kyoto to Kitamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kitamoto?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kitamoto train arrive?

Kyoto to Kitamoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kitamoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kitamoto is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Kyoto to Kitamoto.

Where can I stay near Kitamoto?

There are 123+ hotels available in Kitamoto.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto 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 Kyōto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kitamototrain JU: Takasaki Line Local / ...
3h 15m
¥12,127–16,712
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 26m
¥6,580–11,720
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Odawara Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from Odawara to Kitamototrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
10h 45m
¥8,895–11,624
Drive 475.5 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Kitamotocar 475.5 km
5h 46m
¥8,271–11,947
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kitamototrain
4h 48m
¥15,378–25,084
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kitamototrain
4h 45m
¥15,648–28,779
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 Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Uenotrain
3. Take the train from Ueno to Kitamototrain
5h 11m
¥17,758–47,994
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Kitamototrain
5h 23m
¥19,231–25,866
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 Uenotrain
4. Take the train from Ueno to Kitamototrain
5h 29m
¥23,378–74,889

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,119Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kyoto to Kitamoto.

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Kitamoto via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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