Kyoto to Tokyo Bus and Coach

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Kyoto to Tokyo Route Overview

Kyoto to Tokyo bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 118 daily bus departures available, including 118 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Kyoto at 21:55h, arriving at Tokyo at 05:55h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 06:25h the following day.
Departure station and country Kyoto, Japan
Arrival station and country Tokyo, Japan
Travel Distance 282 mi
Average Trip Duration 07h 16min
Total Departures 118
Popular Operators Grace Liner, Sakura Kanko Bus
Lowest Price £19
Transportation Options Coach, Train



Traveling by coach from Kyoto to Tokyo

The shortest travel distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 282 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:30 has a travel time of 06:10h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:22h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Tokyo earlier, there are over 50 overnight coaches from Kyoto to Tokyo. The overnight coaches depart between 21:55 and 23:59 and arrive between 05:10 and 08:12 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Tokyo:
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Bus companies operating the Kyoto to Tokyo route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have been reviewed 4 times by travellers. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies along with their overall ratings.

10 Grace Liner
6.9 Sunshine Express SN6
8.8 Kirakira Bus
Kintetsu Bus ZKN12
Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
Shinki Bus LM

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Kyoto or Tokyo coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Kyoto

You can see information about the departure station and stops Kyoto here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £19 (One-Way) or £38 (Return).

Travel reviews for Kyoto to Tokyo bus

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4 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Kyoto to Tokyo. The average rating is 8.1. You can read the reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
8.75 by ANONYMOUS
8.75 by ANONYMOUS
7.5 by BASIL
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
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Other popular destinations from Tokyo

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Tokyo, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:


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