4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kyoto to Tokyo
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 7 buses that leave Kyoto for Tokyo on Thu, Jun 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 8 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9658410:30 PM8h25Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform6:55 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku€401One-way0 transfers- 9659211:35 PM8h40Gion Shijo Eki8:15 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku€401One-way0 transfers
- 9659710:10 PM9h00Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform7:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)€431One-way0 transfers
- 9658410:30 PM9h10Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform7:40 AMTokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West€441One-way0 transfers
- 9659710:10 PM9h55Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform8:05 AMTokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South€471One-way0 transfers
- 9658410:30 PM8h25Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform6:55 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku€401One-way0 transfers
- 9658911:40 PM8h35Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform8:15 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku€581One-way0 transfers
- 9659211:35 PM8h40Gion Shijo Eki8:15 AMTokyo, Busta Shinjuku€401One-way0 transfers
- 9659710:10 PM9h00Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform7:10 AMTokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F)€431One-way0 transfers
- 9658410:30 PM9h10Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform7:40 AMTokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West€441One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kyoto to Tokyo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €77.
Distance: 371 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €67 Average price |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Kyoto to Tokyo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96592 | 11:35 PM Gion Shijo Eki | 8h40 | 8:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96589 | 11:40 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 8h35 | 8:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 25 | |||||
| 96597 | 10:10 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 9h00 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96597 | 10:10 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 9h55 | 8:05 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96597 | 10:10 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 9h40 | 7:50 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96584 | 10:30 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 8h25 | 6:55 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96584 | 10:30 PM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 9h10 | 7:40 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
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Buses from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 371 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Bus providers: Willer Express, JR Central, JR Bus Kanto from Kyoto to TokyoYou can travel by bus between Kyoto to Tokyo with Willer Express, JR Central, JR Bus Kanto for as low as €34. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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