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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Tokyo to Kyoto from various bus operators like Sakura Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2 or Heisei Enterprise HE0 for the next days.
today
from £50
tomorrow
from £30
Wednesday
from £31
Thursday
from £29
Friday
from £28
Saturday
from £29
Sunday
from £28

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £50
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £53
  • Heisei Enterprise HE0
    8h 0m
    0
    23:15
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    07:15
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Heisei Enterprise HE0
    Economy
    £53
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 55m
    0
    22:05
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £55
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 40m
    0
    22:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    06:10
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £55

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £30
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 40m
    0
    22:30
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop
    06:10
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £32
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £34
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £42
  • Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    7h 32m
    0
    22:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:52
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    Economy
    £44

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £31
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 55m
    0
    22:05
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £32
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £35
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £38
  • Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    7h 50m
    0
    21:10
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    Economy
    £40

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 40m
    0
    22:30
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop
    06:10
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £29
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £30
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    07:05
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £34
  • Grace Liner GR2
    7h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £38
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £38

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 55m
    0
    22:05
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £28
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £28
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £29
  • Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4
    7h 20m
    0
    22:00
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    05:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4
    Economy
    £33
  • Grace Liner GR2
    7h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £29
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 40m
    0
    22:30
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop
    06:10
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £31
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £37
  • Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4
    7h 20m
    0
    22:00
    Tokyo
    Tokyo Sta.Yaesu North Gate Coach Station
    05:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4
    Economy
    £37
  • Grace Liner GR2
    7h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £39

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sakura Kotsu
    7h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    05:00
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £28
  • Sakura Syoei
    7h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    07:05
    Kyoto
    Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £28
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    7h 55m
    0
    22:45
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:40
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £31
  • Grace Liner GR2
    7h 45m
    0
    22:35
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    06:20
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £34
  • Yutaka YT
    6h 5m
    0
    23:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku
    05:30
    Kyoto
    Jujo Eki Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £35

Frequency of bus connections between Tokyo and Kyoto

See here how frequent the connections between Tokyo and Kyoto are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 62 daily coaches from Tokyo to Kyoto. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Tokyo and Kyoto.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 244 coaches from Tokyo to Kyoto, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Tokyo and Kyoto, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Tokyo to Kyoto

Compare all providers like Sakura Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2 and Heisei Enterprise HE0 that travel 35 times every day by bus from Tokyo to Kyoto in one click! Book your bus ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto starting from £28!

Cheapest Bus £28
Fastest Bus 6h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:40
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 35 Ø
Distance 364.7 km
Coach Companies Sakura Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3, Sakura Syoei, Sunshine Express SN6, Grace Liner GR2, Yutaka YT, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4 and 3 more.

Cheapest coach connections from Tokyo to Kyoto

Every day, 35 buses from 13 coach companies leave Tokyo for Kyoto: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/12/2024 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 30/12
£47
Tuesday 31/12
£30
Wednesday 01/01
£31
Thursday 02/01
£28
Friday 03/01
£28
Saturday 04/01
£29
Sunday 05/01
£32
Monday 06/01
£15
Tuesday 07/01
£14
Wednesday 08/01
Thursday 09/01
£15
Friday 10/01
Saturday 11/01
£37
Sunday 12/01
Monday 13/01
£22
Tuesday 14/01
£21
Wednesday 15/01
£20
Thursday 16/01
Friday 17/01
Saturday 18/01
Sunday 19/01
£30
Monday 20/01
£22
Tuesday 21/01
£15
Wednesday 22/01
£15
Thursday 23/01
£18
Friday 24/01
£36
Saturday 25/01
£30
Sunday 26/01

The cheapest time to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £28, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Tokyo to Kyoto. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto, with £28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £38.

How to save money travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Tokyo to Kyoto, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Tokyo to Kyoto are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Tokyo and Kyoto

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto? Compare all modes of transports from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Tokyo to Kyoto

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Tokyo to Kyoto? Or which bus companies serve the route Tokyo to Kyoto? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Tokyo to Kyoto bus

How much does a Tokyo - Kyoto coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Tokyo - Kyoto bus trip is available from £28 and takes 7h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The connection Tokyo to Kyoto is offered by 13 companies with ticket prices ranging from £28 to £74. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Tokyo - Kyoto route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Tokyo to Kyoto is offered by roughly 35 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Kyoto from Tokyo take?

The quickest coach from Tokyo to Kyoto is provided by Yutaka YT and takes 6h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The earliest bus to Kyoto departs from Tokyo at 08:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The latest bus to Kyoto departs from Tokyo at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Tokyo - Kyoto route?

Passengers looking to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto can travel with Sakura Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2 and Heisei Enterprise HE0. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Kyoto?

You can check all the direct connections between Tokyo and Kyoto by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sakura Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2 and Heisei Enterprise HE0.

What can I take with me on the bus to Kyoto from Tokyo?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Tokyo Kyoto bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Tokyo Kyoto bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Tokyo to Kyoto on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Tokyo to Kyoto

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Tokyo and to Kyoto

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Tokyo and to Kyoto. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
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