Tokyo to Kyoto Trip Overview

Distance372 km (232.5 miles)
Price range$23-$137
Ride Duration Range2h 15m-8h 35m
Earliest Departure23:30
Latest Departure23:30

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Taking a bus from Tokyo to Kyoto

Fastest bus: 6h 5m

Cheapest bus: $23

The fastest: 6h 5m

The cheapest: $23

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

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The fastest: 2h 15m

The cheapest: $96

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About the ride from Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo to Kyoto Route Information

The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto is 233 miles, or approximately 372 kilometers.

There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Kyoto, including train,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 23:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Tokyo to Kyoto by train

  • Starting Price: $95
  • 162 departures a day, or 1134 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Seat, Standard, Green Car (First Class) and Green Car.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Tokyo to Kyoto by bus

  • Starting Price: $22
  • 69 departures a day, or 483 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Express, Standard, Single Seat and Standard Plus.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Tokyo to Kyoto

Average time

2h 15m

Average price

$96 - $137

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Average time

7h 10m - 7h 55m

Average price

$23 - $40

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Average time

7h 5m - 7h 50m

Average price

$50 - $51

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Popular stations and stops in Tokyo and Kyoto

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