Tokyo to Kyoto
Arrive in Kyoto’s tranquil temples and traditional tea houses, a contrast to Tokyo’s modern skyscrapers and neon lights. This route is served by several transport alternatives between Tokyo and Kyoto, each listed here with clear information on departure times, trip lengths and pricing.
Travel options for Tokyo to Kyoto
Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by train for a quicker journey lasting 2h y 7 minutes, or take a bus to save 2822 JPY.
Bus from Tokyo to Kyoto
Board a bus at multiple stations, including Tokyo, Akihabara Station, Tokyo, Shinjuku Expressway, Tokyo, Ikebukuro, Tokyo and others and begin your journey from Tokyo toward Kyoto, reaching Kyoto or Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit along the way. The first departure of the day is at 08:40, and services run regularly so you can choose a departure time that works for you. The trip lasts about 6 hours 5 minutes with fares starting from 2,822 JPY. Reserve your ticket here.
Prices: 2,822 JPY
Duration: 6h 5m – 8h 40m ⏱
Combined from Tokyo to Kyoto
Start your journey from Tokyo to Kyoto using combined transport, departing from NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo or Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyoto or Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. The trip usually takes around 5 hours 4 minutes, giving you a comfortable and flexible way to travel. Tickets start from 5,871 JPY, see all combined travel options and plan your route here.
Prices: 5,871 JPY
Duration: 5h 4m – 7h 55m ⏱
Train from Tokyo to Kyoto
Catch a train from Tokyo by departing at Tokyo and reaching Kyoto at Kyoto. The journey usually takes about 2 hours 7 minutes, providing a convenient and scenic travel option. Tickets start at 15,452 JPY, so make sure to secure your preferred seat here.
Prices: 15,452 JPY
Duration: 2h 7m – 3h 37m ⏱
Charter from Tokyo to Kyoto
Travel directly from Tokyo to Kyoto with a private driver, picked up and dropped off at the locations you choose. The ride lasts about 5 hours 36 minutes, and fares begin at 311,144 JPY. Reserve your ride now to plan your trip without stops or waiting.
Prices: 311,144 JPY
Duration: 5h 36m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kyoto
Between Tokyo and Kyoto, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 6h 5m to 8h 40m. Services run throughout the day, operating from 08:40 until 23:55, and fares typically begin at 2,822 to 10,840 JPY. By checking the full bus timetable for Tokyo to Kyoto, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Tokyo to Kyoto
2822 JPY, from Shinjuku Expressway, Tokyo to Kyoto, departure at 22:35, duration 7h 55m
Fastest Bus Tokyo to Kyoto
4380 JPY, from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Kyoto, departure at 23:25, duration 6h 5mBus Timetable: Akihabara Station, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 22:50 07:30 8h 40m 7008 JPY
- 23:00 06:00 7h 9088 JPY
- 23:20 06:50 7h 30m 7336 JPY
Bus Timetable: Ikebukuro, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 22:40 05:25 6h 45m 9855 JPY
- 23:10 06:30 7h 20m 7752 JPY
- 23:15 07:15 8h 2847 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku Expressway, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 21:30 05:30 8h 3506 JPY
- 21:45 05:40 7h 55m 4418 JPY
- 22:05 06:00 7h 55m 3506 JPY
- 22:35 06:30 7h 55m 2822 JPY
- 23:15 07:15 8h 4418 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku Station 4F, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 08:40 17:15 8h 35m 6405 JPY
- 21:30 05:30 8h 3506 JPY
- 22:05 06:00 7h 55m 3506 JPY
- 23:10 07:05 7h 55m 4418 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku Station 4F, Tokyo → Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
- 22:15 05:10 6h 55m 3799 JPY
Bus Timetable: Shinjuku, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 21:10 05:00 7h 50m 7884 JPY
- 21:30 05:20 7h 50m 6197 JPY
- 21:50 06:25 8h 35m 5475 JPY
- 22:00 06:05 8h 5m 4927 JPY
- 22:15 05:10 6h 55m 3832 JPY
- 22:20 05:52 7h 32m 9745 JPY
- 22:30 06:30 8h 7336 JPY
- 22:40 06:00 7h 20m 5913 JPY
- 22:45 06:40 7h 55m 3285 JPY
- 23:05 06:00 6h 55m 6570 JPY
- 23:20 06:10 6h 50m 3723 JPY
- 23:25 05:30 6h 5m 4380 JPY
- 23:40 06:40 7h 8103 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo → Kyoto
- 21:15 05:10 7h 55m 3066 JPY
- 21:30 05:55 8h 25m 7555 JPY
- 21:50 05:00 7h 10m 5384 JPY
- 22:10 05:40 7h 30m 2879 JPY
- 22:15 05:20 7h 5m 6197 JPY
- 22:20 05:55 7h 35m 3057 JPY
- 22:30 06:10 7h 40m 6144 JPY
- 22:35 06:25 7h 50m 5475 JPY
- 22:40 05:55 7h 15m 10840 JPY
- 23:00 06:45 7h 45m 6789 JPY
- 23:05 06:22 7h 17m 6789 JPY
- 23:20 07:10 7h 50m 5862 JPY
- 23:25 07:30 8h 5m 7008 JPY
- 23:30 06:00 6h 30m 9088 JPY
- 23:40 06:00 6h 20m 6570 JPY
- 23:45 06:20 6h 35m 7533 JPY
- 23:50 06:50 7h 7336 JPY
- 23:55 06:40 6h 45m 9395 JPY
Bus Timetable: Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal → Kyoto
- 22:40 06:15 7h 35m 3057 JPY
Combined Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kyoto
- From NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo, set off on a multi-leg journey toward Kyoto, spending around 5h 4m traveling. Services operate at 07:00 with fares starting at 7,953 JPY.
- Take a multi-leg transfer from Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal and reach Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit in about 7h 55m. Departures operate at 21:45, with tickets starting at 5,871 JPY.
Cheapest Combined Tokyo to Kyoto
5871 JPY, from Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, departure at 21:45, duration 7h 55mFastest Combined Tokyo to Kyoto
7953 JPY, from NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo to Kyoto, departure at 07:00, duration 5h 4mCombined Timetable: NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo → Kyoto
- 07:00 12:04 5h 4m 7953 JPY
Combined Timetable: Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal → Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit
- 21:45 05:40 7h 55m 5871 JPY
Train Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kyoto
At Tokyo you board the train bound for Kyoto. Services typically operate from 06:00 until 21:24, and the rail journey takes around 2h 7m to 3h 37m. Tickets are available from 15,452 to 21,744 JPY, and the route concludes at Kyoto. By consulting the train timetable for Tokyo to Kyoto, you can check exact departure times and choose the service that best fits your travel plans.
Cheapest & Fastest Train Tokyo to Kyoto
15452 JPY, from Tokyo to Kyoto, departure at some times, duration 2h 7mTrain Timetable: Tokyo → Kyoto
- 06:00 08:08 2h 8m 15452 JPY
- 06:15 08:24 2h 9m 15452 JPY
- 06:21 09:06 2h 45m 15452 JPY
- 06:33 08:45 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 06:48 09:01 2h 13m 15452 JPY
- 06:57 10:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 07:00 09:12 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 07:03 09:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 07:12 09:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 07:30 09:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 07:33 10:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 07:39 09:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 07:48 10:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 07:57 11:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 08:00 10:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 08:03 10:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 08:12 10:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 08:21 10:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 08:30 10:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 08:33 11:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 08:39 10:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 08:48 11:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 08:57 12:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 09:00 11:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 09:03 11:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 09:09 11:21 2h 12m 21744 JPY
- 09:12 11:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 09:21 11:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 09:30 11:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 09:33 12:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 09:39 11:51 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 09:48 12:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 09:57 13:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 10:00 12:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 10:03 12:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 10:09 12:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 10:12 12:23 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 10:21 12:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 10:30 12:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 10:33 13:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 10:42 12:57 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 10:48 13:00 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 10:57 14:34 3h 37m 21392 JPY
- 11:00 13:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 11:03 13:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 11:09 13:21 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 11:12 13:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 11:18 13:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 11:30 13:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 11:33 14:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 11:42 13:57 2h 15m 21744 JPY
- 11:48 14:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 11:57 15:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 12:00 14:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 12:03 14:37 2h 34m 16035 JPY
- 12:09 14:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 12:12 14:23 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 12:24 14:39 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 12:30 14:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 12:33 15:12 2h 39m 16035 JPY
- 12:42 14:57 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 12:48 15:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 12:54 15:09 2h 15m 21744 JPY
- 12:57 16:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 13:00 15:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 13:03 15:37 2h 34m 16035 JPY
- 13:09 15:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 13:12 15:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 13:21 15:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 13:30 15:44 2h 14m 15452 JPY
- 13:33 16:12 2h 39m 16035 JPY
- 13:42 15:57 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 13:48 16:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 13:54 16:09 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 13:57 17:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 14:00 16:15 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 14:03 16:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 14:09 16:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 14:12 16:23 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 14:18 16:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 14:21 16:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 14:30 16:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 14:33 17:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 14:39 16:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 14:42 16:57 2h 15m 21744 JPY
- 14:48 17:00 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 14:54 17:09 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 14:57 18:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 15:00 17:15 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 15:03 17:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 15:09 17:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 15:12 17:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 15:18 17:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 15:21 17:32 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 15:24 17:39 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 15:30 17:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 15:33 18:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 15:39 17:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 15:48 18:00 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 15:54 18:09 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 15:57 19:34 3h 37m 15452 JPY
- 16:00 18:15 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 16:03 18:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 16:09 18:21 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 16:12 18:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 16:18 18:29 2h 11m 21744 JPY
- 16:21 18:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 16:24 18:39 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 16:30 18:44 2h 14m 15452 JPY
- 16:33 19:12 2h 39m 16035 JPY
- 16:39 18:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 16:48 19:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 16:51 19:06 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 17:00 19:15 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 17:03 19:37 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 17:09 19:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 17:12 19:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 17:18 19:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 17:21 19:32 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 17:24 19:39 2h 15m 16387 JPY
- 17:30 19:44 2h 14m 16387 JPY
- 17:33 20:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 17:39 19:51 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 17:42 19:57 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 17:48 20:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 17:54 20:09 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 18:00 20:15 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 18:03 20:54 2h 51m 15452 JPY
- 18:09 20:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 18:12 20:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 18:18 20:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 18:21 20:32 2h 11m 21744 JPY
- 18:24 20:39 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 18:30 20:44 2h 14m 15452 JPY
- 18:33 21:12 2h 39m 15452 JPY
- 18:39 20:51 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 18:48 21:00 2h 12m 16387 JPY
- 18:51 21:06 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 19:00 21:15 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 19:03 21:49 2h 46m 15452 JPY
- 19:09 21:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 19:12 21:23 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 19:18 21:29 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 19:21 21:32 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 19:30 22:04 2h 34m 15452 JPY
- 19:33 21:45 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 19:39 21:52 2h 13m 15452 JPY
- 19:48 22:01 2h 13m 15452 JPY
- 19:54 22:09 2h 15m 15452 JPY
- 19:57 23:25 3h 28m 15452 JPY
- 20:00 22:13 2h 13m 16387 JPY
- 20:03 22:16 2h 13m 16387 JPY
- 20:09 22:21 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 20:12 23:01 2h 49m 15452 JPY
- 20:18 22:28 2h 10m 16387 JPY
- 20:21 22:31 2h 10m 16387 JPY
- 20:30 22:42 2h 12m 15452 JPY
- 20:39 22:49 2h 10m 15452 JPY
- 20:48 22:58 2h 10m 15452 JPY
- 20:54 23:03 2h 9m 15452 JPY
- 21:03 23:14 2h 11m 16387 JPY
- 21:09 23:20 2h 11m 15452 JPY
- 21:12 23:22 2h 10m 15452 JPY
- 21:21 23:29 2h 8m 15452 JPY
- 21:24 23:31 2h 7m 15452 JPY
Charter Routes & Schedules from Tokyo to Kyoto
For travelers heading from Tokyo to Kyoto, this private transfer service offers a range of pickup and drop-off points, so you can tailor your journey to your exact needs. Depending on the locations you choose, the trip usually takes around 5h 36m. Prices start at 311,144 JPY, and departure times are completely flexible. Exploring all available pickup and drop-off options helps you plan a smooth, stress-free ride that fits your schedule perfectly.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Tokyo to Kyoto
311144 JPY, from Kita City Transfer to Kyoto Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 5h 36mCharter Timetable: Haneda Airport → Kyoto Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 36m 311144 JPY
Charter Timetable: Kita City Transfer → Kyoto Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 36m 311144 JPY
Charter Timetable: Koto City Transfer, Koto city → Kyoto Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 36m 311144 JPY
Charter Timetable: Shibuya Transfer → Kyoto Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 36m 311144 JPY
Charter Timetable: Tokyo Transfer → Kyoto Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 36m 311144 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions Tokyo to Kyoto
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto.
How long does the Tokyo to Kyoto route usually take?
Travel time on the Tokyo to Kyoto route depends on the transport type and the specific departure point. Trains take about 2 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes, while buses usually take about 6 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto?
The cheapest option on the Tokyo to Kyoto route is the bus, with fares starting at JPY 2,822. Combined services are also available from JPY 5,871, but they are still more expensive than the lowest bus fare.
Which transport is the fastest on the Tokyo to Kyoto route?
The train is the fastest option on the Tokyo to Kyoto route. Its trips take about 2 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes, which is much shorter than the bus or charter durations listed for this route.
How much does it cost to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto?
Prices on the Tokyo to Kyoto route vary by transport type. Bus fares run from JPY 2,822 to JPY 10,840, combined services from JPY 5,871 to JPY 7,953, and train tickets from JPY 15,452 to JPY 21,744.
Where do departures and arrivals usually happen on the Tokyo to Kyoto route?
Train services on the Tokyo to Kyoto route depart from Tokyo and arrive in Kyoto. Bus services use several Tokyo boarding points, including Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal and Shinjuku, and arrive in Kyoto or Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit.
How often do trains run from Tokyo to Kyoto, and what are the first and last departures?
For the Tokyo to Kyoto route, trains run 165 times in the schedule data provided. The first departure is at 06:00 and the last departure is at 21:24, so there are many options throughout the day.
What are the bus times and stations for the Tokyo to Kyoto route?
Bus trips on the Tokyo to Kyoto route take about 6 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 40 minutes overall, with some station pairs listed at about 6 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 35 minutes. Departures include Tokyo, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Akihabara Station, and Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal.
Which Tokyo to Kyoto bus departure point is the quickest in the data?
Among the listed bus pairs for the Tokyo to Kyoto route, Shinjuku, Tokyo to Kyoto is the shortest at about 6 hours 5 minutes. Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal to Kyoto is listed at about 7 hours 35 minutes, while other Tokyo departures take longer.
What are the train stations and travel times on the Tokyo to Kyoto route?
The train on the Tokyo to Kyoto route runs from Tokyo to Kyoto. The listed journey time is about 2 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes, depending on the service.
Are there combined services on the Tokyo to Kyoto route, and where do they leave from?
Yes, combined services are listed for the Tokyo to Kyoto route. They depart from NRT Narita Airport, Tokyo, or Tokyo Yaesu Bus Terminal, and arrive in Kyoto or Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. Travel time is about 5 hours 4 minutes to 7 hours 55 minutes.
Is charter available on the Tokyo to Kyoto route, and what are its details?
Charter service is listed for the Tokyo to Kyoto route. It costs JPY 311,144 and takes about 5 hours 36 minutes. The available departure points include Kita City Transfer, Shibuya Transfer, Koto City Transfer, Haneda Airport, and Tokyo Transfer, with arrival at Kyoto Transfer.
When is the first and last bus departure on the Tokyo to Kyoto route?
For the Tokyo to Kyoto route, buses start at 08:40 and the last listed departure is at 23:55. The schedule data does not show a fixed frequency, so departures are spread across the day rather than evenly timed.
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