4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tokyo to Kyoto
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 16 buses that leave Tokyo for Kyoto on Mon, May 11, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 11 the direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 11 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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.
10200211:00 PM7h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:45 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€401One-way0 transfers- 9660510:35 PM8h25Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku7:00 AMGion Shijo Eki€401One-way0 transfers
- 966019:00 PM8h30Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station)5:30 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€431One-way0 transfers
- 966019:40 PM7h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal5:30 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€431One-way0 transfers
- 9661510:50 PM8h25Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 47:15 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East€431One-way0 transfers
- 10200211:00 PM7h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:45 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€401One-way0 transfers
- 966019:40 PM7h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal5:30 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€431One-way0 transfers
- 10200110:30 PM7h55Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:25 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform€571One-way0 transfers
- 966119:55 PM7h55Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube)5:50 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East€721One-way0 transfers
- 9660810:40 PM8h00Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40 AMKyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East€431One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Tokyo to Kyoto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €42.
Distance: 371 km
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Tokyo to Kyoto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kyoto buses for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96601 | 9:00 PM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 8h30 | 5:30 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96608 | 9:20 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 9h20 | 6:40 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102001 | 9:30 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h55 | 6:25 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96608 | 9:40 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 9h00 | 6:40 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 9:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h50 | 5:30 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96615 | 9:50 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 9h25 | 7:15 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102002 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 8h45 | 6:45 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102001 | 10:30 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h55 | 6:25 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96605 | 10:35 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 8h25 | 7:00 AM Gion Shijo Eki | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96608 | 10:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 8h00 | 6:40 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96615 | 10:50 PM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 8h25 | 7:15 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102002 | 11:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 7h45 | 6:45 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96613 | 11:05 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 8h45 | 7:50 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Kyoto
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Buses from Tokyo to Kyoto run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €38 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 371 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Bus providers: Willer Express, JR Bus Kanto from Tokyo to KyotoYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Kyoto with Willer Express, JR Bus Kanto for as low as €38. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Kyoto
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