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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 26m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Tokyo?

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 Tokyo?

The distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 476 km. The road distance is 456.2 km.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Kyoto to Tokyo bus arrive?

Kyoto to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kyoto to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Tokyo?

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

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

Book your Kyoto to Tokyo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10919+ hotels available in Tokyo.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Tokyo 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
2h 18m
¥11,000–16,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 26m
¥4,000–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Minami Kusatsu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
8h 16m
Drive 456.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Tokyocar 456.2 km
4h 55m
¥7,871–11,369
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 33m
¥14,798–37,314
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 31m
¥15,068–25,009
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 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 28m
¥19,908–50,994
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
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
4h 14m
¥19,651–34,096
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 35m
¥19,778–72,089
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Shin-Kobe Station to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 37m
¥22,768–55,349

Kyoto to Tokyo by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 26mAverage Duration

¥4,000Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 475.7 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Kyoto, 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. Willer Express also services this route once daily.

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