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- Cheapest price on 14 Nov
- $92
- Average ticket price on 14 Nov
- $92
- Fastest journey on 14 Nov
- 8 h 35 m
- Average journey duration on 14 Nov
- 8 h 35 m
- Buses on 14 Nov
- 1
- Distance
- 371 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $92.
On Sat, 14 Nov, we found 1 buses from Kyoto to Tokyo, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 371 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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.
10601511:20 PM 8h35 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform 7:55 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku $92 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:20 PM 8h35 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform 7:55 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku $92 1 One-way 0 changes
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Overview: Bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
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Buses from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $36 by flight.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 371 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Kyoto to Tokyo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo coaches for today, Friday, 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:50 PM Kyoto | 9h10 | 10:00 PM Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:10 PM Kyoto | 9h00 | 10:10 PM Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:30 PM Kyoto | 8h25 | 9:55 PM Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2:40 PM Kyoto | 8h35 | 11:15 PM Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 PM Kyoto | 9h05 | 8:50 AM Tokyo | 0 changesdirect |
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Bus providers: Willer Express from Kyoto to TokyoYou can travel by bus between Kyoto to Tokyo with Willer Express for as low as $36. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Kyoto and Tokyo
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- Up to two pieces of luggage may be checked per passenger.
FAQs: Kyoto to Tokyo coach
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