Kyoto to Tokyo Bus

Q: What is the distance between Kyoto and Tokyo?

The distance between these two places is a total of 282 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Kyoto and Tokyo?

The average travel time between the stations is 07:16 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The ticket prices begin from $26.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Kyoto to Tokyo?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Kyoto to Tokyo?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Kyoto to Tokyo Route Summary

Kyoto to Tokyo bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 118 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Kyoto bus station at 21:55h, arriving at Tokyo bus station at 05:55h the following day. While 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 $26

Transportation Options Bus, Train

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Kyoto to Tokyo:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:55 Kyoto

8h 0min

05:55 Shinjuku

VIP Tour

from 46.24 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Sep

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23:59 Kyoto

6h 51min

06:50 Ikebukuro

Grace Liner

from 28 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Sep

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22:53 Kyoto

6h 47min

05:40 Ikebukuro

Kintetsu Bus ZKN22

from 41.87 HRK

Best offer on 09. Sep

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22:30 Kyoto

6h 36min

05:06 Tokyo

Aogaki Bus MA3

from 22.54 HRK

Best offer on 10. Sep

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23:55 Kyoto

7h 53min

DIRECT

07:48 Tokyo

Sakura Syoei

from 23.14 HRK

Best offer on 09. Sep

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Getting from Kyoto and Tokyo by bus

The shortest travel distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 282 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Tokyo earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Kyoto to Tokyo. The overnight buses 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:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

21:55 Kyoto

8h 0min

05:55 Shinjuku

VIP Tour

from 46.24 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 10. Sep

pick a date

23:59 Kyoto

6h 51min

06:50 Ikebukuro

Grace Liner

from 28 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 24. Sep

pick a date

22:53 Kyoto

6h 47min

05:40 Ikebukuro

Kintetsu Bus ZKN22

from 41.87 HRK

Best offer on 09. Sep

pick a date

22:30 Kyoto

6h 36min

05:06 Tokyo

Aogaki Bus MA3

from 22.54 HRK

Best offer on 10. Sep

pick a date

23:55 Kyoto

7h 53min

DIRECT

07:48 Tokyo

Sakura Syoei

from 23.14 HRK

Best offer on 09. Sep

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Kyoto to Tokyo route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 4 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

10 Grace Liner

7.5 Sakura Kanko Bus

VIP Tour

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 bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Kyoto

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

Tokyo

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Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $26 (One-Way) or $52 (Return).

Travel reviews for Kyoto to Tokyo bus

Read all reviews here

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 users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old 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

7.5 by BASIL

7.5 by ANONYMOUS

Sakura Kanko Bus

by ANONYMOUS

Buszin

The breaks were very useful and we basically arrived on time, despite it being an 8 hour ride. Was not crowded either....

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

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Other popular destinations from Kyoto

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Kyoto, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Kyoto - Kansai (Airport)

Kyoto - Takayama

Kyoto - Nagano

Other popular destinations from Tokyo

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