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Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yokohama to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yokohama to Kyoto will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 buses that leave Yokohama for Kyoto on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 7 h 25 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.
9660511:35 PM7h25Yokohama, City Air Terminal Bus (Haneda Airport Line, Downbound)7:00 AMGion Shijo Eki$491One-way0 transfers
- 9660511:35 PM7h25Yokohama, City Air Terminal Bus (Haneda Airport Line, Downbound)7:00 AMGion Shijo Eki$491One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Yokohama to Kyoto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yokohama to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $99 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yokohama to Kyoto:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Yokohama to Kyoto costing on average $78 (€63).
A flight is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yokohama to Kyoto costing on average $99 (€80).
Other travel options to Kyoto take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Yokohama to Kyoto Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Live departures
Yokohama to Kyoto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Yokohama to Kyoto buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96605 | 11:35 PM Yokohama, City Air Terminal Bus (Haneda Airport Line, Downbound) | 7h25 | 7:00 AM Gion Shijo Eki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Yokohama to Kyoto
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Buses from Yokohama to Kyoto run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 08:45. The fastest bus covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 8:45 AM |
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FAQs: Bus from Yokohama to Kyoto
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