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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Sumida?

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 Sumida?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sumida?

The distance between Kyoto and Sumida is 476 km. The road distance is 460.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sumida without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

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

The train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Station takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sumida bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Sumida train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Sumida?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Kyoto to Sumida bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Sumida train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sumida?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sumida is 461 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kyoto to Sumida.

Where can I stay near Sumida?

There are 10507+ hotels available in Sumida.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Sumida 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 StationNozomi
2h 18m
¥11,000–16,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
7h 51m
¥4,000–8,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa StationFlying Sneaker
8h 35m
¥4,230–8,230
Drive 460.8 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sumida460.8 km
4h 58m
¥7,908–11,423
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
4h 23m
¥14,858–47,494
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
4h 20m
¥15,128–43,189
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
4h 7m
¥25,058–50,094
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Ueno
4h 31m
¥27,678–42,989
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
5h 4m
¥21,711–37,276
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Take the bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Kousoku Naruto
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
6h 26m
¥23,828–68,529

Kyoto to Sumida by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 51mAverage Duration

¥4,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.7 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Sumida, 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 Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 51m. Keisei Bus also services this route once daily.

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