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

The cheapest way to get from Sumida to Kyoto is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sumida to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

Is there a direct bus between Sumida and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Sumida and Kyoto?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Sumida to Kyoto?

The distance between Sumida and Kyoto is 476 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sumida to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

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

The train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sumida to Kyoto bus from?

Sumida to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Sumida to Kyoto train from?

Sumida to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Sumida to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Sumida to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥8500 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Sumida to Kyoto bus arrive?

Sumida to Kyoto bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Sumida to Kyoto train arrive?

Sumida to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Sumida to Kyoto?

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

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3121+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sumida to Kyoto 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 Tōkyō Station to KyōtoNozomi / ...
2h 17m
¥11,000–16,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
7h 48m
¥4,000–8,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Asakusa Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gateFlying Sneaker
8h 9m
¥4,220–8,160
Drive 461.3 km
1. Drive from Sumida to Kyoto461.3 km
5h 5m
¥7,831–11,312
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
4h 3m
¥13,800–35,242
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
4h 6m
¥15,100–29,102
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
4h 9m
¥17,992–44,970
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Ryogoku to Daimon
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
4h 24m
¥20,750–34,142
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
4h 38m
¥19,167–59,556
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
4h 29m
¥20,942–35,870

Sumida to Kyoto by bus

14Weekly Buses

7h 48mAverage Duration

¥4,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.7 km
Duration: 2h 17m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 48m. Keisei Bus also services this route once daily.

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