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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥16000 - ¥44000.

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.

How far is it from Kyoto to Sumida?

The distance between Kyoto and Sumida is 483 km. The road distance is 460.7 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 3h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kyoto to Sumida, including transfers.

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.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Sumida?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Sumida is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 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.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Sumida?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Sumida is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Sumida.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kyoto to Sumida?

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Where can I stay near Sumida?

There are 12288+ 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, 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 Kyoto to Tokyotrain Hikari / ...
3h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
7h 51m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Asakusa Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 36m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 460.7 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Sumidacar 460.7 km
5h
¥8,118–11,726
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 森下 Morishitasubway
3h 50m
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 13m
¥11,033–22,642
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 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain
4h 12m
¥16,289–43,110
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 森下 Morishitasubway
4h 15m
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain
4h 22m
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 Uenotrain
5h 7m
¥19,573–39,572

Kyoto to Sumida by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 51mAverage Duration

¥3,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.6 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tokyo 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. Keisei Bus also services this route once daily.

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