| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:14 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 69 |
| Distance | 461 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4, Grace Liner GR2, Haruka Express, Jetstar Japan, Kintetsu Bus ZKN12, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sakura Kotsu, Sakura Kotsu SK4, Sakura Syoei, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus HT2, Sunshine Express SN6, Syoei, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3, Yamaichi Service AF5 |
Travelling between Kyoto and Tokyo is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 129.91 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 28.63.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 9 hours to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 6m to reach Tokyo.
Travelling between Kyoto and Tokyo can be as cheap as USD 28.63 if you opt for a Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通) bus and as expensive as USD 129.91 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4, Grace Liner GR2 (グレース観光株式会社), Kintetsu Bus ZKN12, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ (さくら観光バス株式会社), Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通), Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Sakura Syoei (株式会社桜交通、昌栄バス), Shinki Bus HT2 (神姫観光バス HT2), Sunshine Express SN6, Syoei, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3 (東京富士交通株式会社), Yamaichi Service AF5 (山一サービス)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route