What is the best way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Flights for the journey to Kyoto from Tokyo. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 16 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Kyoto from Tokyo?
You can get to Kyoto with just £14 by taking a Bus from Sakura Kotsu, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoTokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop05:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Grace Liner GR27h 45m022:35TokyoShinjuku06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Yutaka YT6h 5m023:25TokyoShinjuku05:30KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Kintetsu Bus ZKN27h 17m023:05TokyoHatchōbori06:22KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses today
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoTokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop05:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 55m022:05TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kanko Bus CJ6h 50m023:30TokyoIkebukuro06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT37h 50m021:30TokyoShinjuku05:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses tomorrow
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Sanei Kotsu KB57h 45m022:15TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 30m021:40TokyoShinjuku05:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 35m021:50TokyoShinjuku06:25KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 55m023:10TokyoShinjuku07:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 30m021:40TokyoShinjuku05:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 55m023:10TokyoShinjuku07:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Sakura Kotsu7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 0m023:15TokyoIkebukuro07:15KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 20m022:00TokyoHatchōbori05:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Grace Liner GR27h 45m022:35TokyoShinjuku06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoHatchōbori05:00KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 55m022:05TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Yutaka YT6h 5m023:25TokyoShinjuku05:30KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE07h 0m023:50TokyoHatchōbori06:50KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
What are the fastest trips from Tokyo to Kyoto?
You can get to Kyoto from Tokyo in just 6h 5m with a Bus from Yutaka YT. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Yutaka YT6h 5m023:25TokyoShinjuku05:30KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoTokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop05:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Kintetsu Bus ZKN27h 17m023:05TokyoHatchōbori06:22KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Grace Liner GR27h 45m022:35TokyoShinjuku06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses today
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Sakura Kanko Bus CJ6h 50m023:30TokyoIkebukuro06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoTokyo Kajibashi Parking Coach Stop05:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT37h 50m021:30TokyoShinjuku05:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 55m022:05TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses tomorrow
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 30m021:40TokyoShinjuku05:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sanei Kotsu KB57h 45m022:15TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 55m023:10TokyoShinjuku07:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 35m021:50TokyoShinjuku06:25KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Friday
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 30m021:40TokyoShinjuku05:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 55m023:10TokyoShinjuku07:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 5m022:00TokyoShinjuku06:05KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB47h 20m022:00TokyoHatchōbori05:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 40m022:30TokyoHatchōbori06:10KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Grace Liner GR27h 45m022:35TokyoShinjuku06:20KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE08h 0m023:15TokyoIkebukuro07:15KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Yutaka YT6h 5m023:25TokyoShinjuku05:30KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Heisei Enterprise HE07h 0m023:50TokyoHatchōbori06:50KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Kotsu7h 10m021:50TokyoHatchōbori05:00KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
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Sakura Syoei7h 55m022:05TokyoShinjuku06:00KyotoKyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station0Economy
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Sunshine Express SN67h 55m022:45TokyoShinjuku06:40KyotoJujo Eki Coach Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Monday
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Bus from Tokyo to Kyoto
What are the most popular stations in Tokyo and Kyoto?
In Tokyo, you will usually depart from Hatchōbori, Shinjuku or Ikebukuro, while in Kyoto you will be arriving at Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) - I2 Coach Station, Jujo Eki Coach Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Kyoto from Tokyo? With 5 connections between 16 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Tokyo and Kyoto, you can pay as low as £14 with a Bus from Sakura Kotsu.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Yutaka YT: you will get to Kyoto in just 6h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Tokyo and Kyoto are Sakura Kotsu, Heisei Enterprise HE0 and Sakura Syoei, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Tokyo and Kyoto is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Shibuya or to Kamigyō-ku, and look at flights from Tokyo Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Tokyo to Kyoto?
The most popular companies between Tokyo and Kyoto, are Sakura Kotsu, Heisei Enterprise HE0 and Sakura Syoei. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Sakura Kotsu, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Sakura Syoei and 8 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Tokyo to Kyoto
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Tokyo to Kyoto. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Tokyo to Kyoto
How can I reach Kyoto from Tokyo?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Kyoto from Tokyo.
How far is Kyoto from Tokyo?
The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto is 364.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Tokyo and Kyoto?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 62 kgs, and a flight 90 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Tokyo to Kyoto?
You can get to Kyoto with just £14 by taking a Bus from Sakura Kotsu.
What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Kyoto in just 6h 5m with a Bus from Yutaka YT.
More routes to Tokyo and to Kyoto
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Tokyo and to Kyoto. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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