How to Get to Kyoto
How to get to Kyoto from Tokyo or Osaka? Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and has 17 world cultural heritages, making it a city that is the most worth visiting in Japan. Because of this, a large number of foreign tourists visit Kyoto every year from all over the world. Although Kyoto does not have its independent airport, there is the Osaka Kansai airport and Itami Airport closest to it. Whether it is an international flight or you are flying in from Tokyo, Nagoya, and other cities in Japan, you can transfer to Kyoto easily, as it is well-connected. The transportation network is convenient for both the Shinkansen and buses. If you need a private transfer service to pick you up and drop you off at your destination, you can also contact our car rental company in Osaka at any time. We will surely provide you with our high-quality Japan chauffeur services. So how can you reach Kyoto after you arrive in various places in Japan? Which transportation method is more convenient to get to Kyoto? Here is a brief summary of how to get to Kyoto as we hope it will help make your travels more convenient in Kyoto.
1) Osaka to Kyoto
Kyoto does not have its independent airport, and the nearby Osaka Airport is the most convenient transit point. Domestic flights from Japan generally arrive at the Osaka Itami International Airport. International flights arrive at the Osaka Kansai Airport also. From the Kansai Airport to Kyoto, you can take the JR Limited Express HARUKA or take the airport bus. From Itami Airport to Kyoto, you can take the Monorail to Minami-ibaraki Station, then transfer to Hankyu Kyoto Line to Kyoto. You can also take the direct bus from Itami Airport to Kyoto Station, Hachijo-guchi. You can choose to also take a short stop in Osaka, as it is more convenient to travel from downtown Osaka to Kyoto. The buses, Shinkansen, and even private transfer services from Osaka are all good choices for transportation.
The JR provides an Osaka to Kyoto round-trip line by taking the Sanyo Main Line (about half an hour) and stops at Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station, and Kyoto Station. You can use the JR Pass or various JR West Japan passes.
Keihan Railway: You can take the Keihan Main Line from Yodoyabashi Station, Kitahama Station, and Tenmabashi Station in Osaka to Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto, which takes about 58 minutes.
Hankyu Kyoto Line: Hankyu Densha is one of the most important private railways in Kansai, connecting major cities such as Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and other cities in the city center. From Osaka Umeda Station, it takes about 50 minutes to get to Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Karasuma Station, and Omiya Station.
2) Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo is Japan's largest transportation hub city, as most foreign tourists arrive in Tokyo first. The transportation from Tokyo to Kyoto is very convenient, as you can fly to Osaka by domestic flights in Japan, but also take the Shinkansen directly to Kyoto. You can take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto also. You will need to take the Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo Station and Shinagawa Station. There are three types of speed trains which include, the NOZOMI (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes), HIKARI (approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes), and KODAMA (approximately 4 hours long). The JR Pass can be used for the KODAMA and HIKARI, but not available for use on the NOZOMI as you will have to purchase a ticket separately. If you find it inconvenient to carry your luggage, you can also check in your luggage at the Tokyo Airport to send it directly to your hotel in Kyoto. You can then travel from Tokyo and in the middle visit Mount Fuji, Nagoya, and other famous Japanese attractions and cities if time allows, before making your way to Kyoto.
3) Nagoya, Hiroshima to Kyoto
Some countries have direct flights to Hiroshima and Nagoya, and even Kobe, so there are many options to get to Kyoto. The Shinkansen from Nagoya to Kyoto is very convenient, by Tokaido Shinkansen NOZOMI, HIKARI, KODAMA (Depending on the vehicle, the duration is different, but approximately 35 to 45 minutes). JR Pass can be used for the KODAMA and HIKARI, but it is not available for the NOZOMI as you will have to purchase a ticket separately. The express bus from Nagoya to Kyoto is also very convenient as there are direct express buses from Nagoya Bus Station and Kyoto Bus Station. The fare is relatively cheap and the frequency of each bus company and the equipment of the bus are different. Please confirm before your purchase your ticket as you get more information on the Japan Expressway Bus.
From Hiroshima to Kyoto, usually, you can take the JR to Osaka, and then to Kyoto from Osaka. You can take JR to Shin-Osaka Station, and then take the Sanyo Main Line New Express (about half an hour) to the Kyoto Station. You can also take the high-speed bus to Kyoto as the Hiroshima Bus Center and Kyoto Station have direct high-speed buses. Pick-up and drop-off locations can be selected according to the passengers and the fare is relatively cheap. The frequency of each bus company and the carriage equipment are different. Please confirm before each booking as you can check on Japan Expressway Bus for more information. Getting from Kobe to Kyoto is as easy as traveling from Osaka as the Shinkansen or the buses are good choices.
If you want to travel more comfortably, we recommend our Japan private car service, which is best for distances within 250 kilometers. Our company's branches in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya can provide you with satisfactory chauffeur services to Kyoto. The advantage of the private transfer service is the service is drop off and pick up from door to door, which eliminates the hassle of transit and heavy luggage handling.
How to get to Kyoto from Tokyo or Osaka? Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan and has 17 world cultural heritages, making it a city that is the most worth visiting in Japan. Because of this, a large number of foreign tourists visit Kyoto every year from all over the world. Although Kyoto does not have its independent airport, there is the Osaka Kansai airport and Itami Airport closest to it. Whether it is an international flight or you are flying in from Tokyo, Nagoya, and other cities in Japan, you can transfer to Kyoto easily, as it is well-connected. The transportation network is convenient for both the Shinkansen and buses. If you need a private transfer service to pick you up and drop you off at your destination, you can also contact our car rental company in Osaka at any time. We will surely provide you with our high-quality Japan chauffeur services. So how can you reach Kyoto after you arrive in various places in Japan? Which transportation method is more convenient to get to Kyoto? Here is a brief summary of how to get to Kyoto as we hope it will help make your travels more convenient in Kyoto.
1) Osaka to Kyoto
Kyoto does not have its independent airport, and the nearby Osaka Airport is the most convenient transit point. Domestic flights from Japan generally arrive at the Osaka Itami International Airport. International flights arrive at the Osaka Kansai Airport also. From the Kansai Airport to Kyoto, you can take the JR Limited Express HARUKA or take the airport bus. From Itami Airport to Kyoto, you can take the Monorail to Minami-ibaraki Station, then transfer to Hankyu Kyoto Line to Kyoto. You can also take the direct bus from Itami Airport to Kyoto Station, Hachijo-guchi. You can choose to also take a short stop in Osaka, as it is more convenient to travel from downtown Osaka to Kyoto. The buses, Shinkansen, and even private transfer services from Osaka are all good choices for transportation.
The JR provides an Osaka to Kyoto round-trip line by taking the Sanyo Main Line (about half an hour) and stops at Osaka Station, Shin-Osaka Station, and Kyoto Station. You can use the JR Pass or various JR West Japan passes.
Keihan Railway: You can take the Keihan Main Line from Yodoyabashi Station, Kitahama Station, and Tenmabashi Station in Osaka to Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto, which takes about 58 minutes.
Hankyu Kyoto Line: Hankyu Densha is one of the most important private railways in Kansai, connecting major cities such as Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and other cities in the city center. From Osaka Umeda Station, it takes about 50 minutes to get to Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Karasuma Station, and Omiya Station.
2) Tokyo to Kyoto
Tokyo is Japan's largest transportation hub city, as most foreign tourists arrive in Tokyo first. The transportation from Tokyo to Kyoto is very convenient, as you can fly to Osaka by domestic flights in Japan, but also take the Shinkansen directly to Kyoto. You can take the Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto also. You will need to take the Tokaido Shinkansen at Tokyo Station and Shinagawa Station. There are three types of speed trains which include, the NOZOMI (approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes), HIKARI (approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes), and KODAMA (approximately 4 hours long). The JR Pass can be used for the KODAMA and HIKARI, but not available for use on the NOZOMI as you will have to purchase a ticket separately. If you find it inconvenient to carry your luggage, you can also check in your luggage at the Tokyo Airport to send it directly to your hotel in Kyoto. You can then travel from Tokyo and in the middle visit Mount Fuji, Nagoya, and other famous Japanese attractions and cities if time allows, before making your way to Kyoto.
3) Nagoya, Hiroshima to Kyoto
Some countries have direct flights to Hiroshima and Nagoya, and even Kobe, so there are many options to get to Kyoto. The Shinkansen from Nagoya to Kyoto is very convenient, by Tokaido Shinkansen NOZOMI, HIKARI, KODAMA (Depending on the vehicle, the duration is different, but approximately 35 to 45 minutes). JR Pass can be used for the KODAMA and HIKARI, but it is not available for the NOZOMI as you will have to purchase a ticket separately. The express bus from Nagoya to Kyoto is also very convenient as there are direct express buses from Nagoya Bus Station and Kyoto Bus Station. The fare is relatively cheap and the frequency of each bus company and the equipment of the bus are different. Please confirm before your purchase your ticket as you get more information on the Japan Expressway Bus.
From Hiroshima to Kyoto, usually, you can take the JR to Osaka, and then to Kyoto from Osaka. You can take JR to Shin-Osaka Station, and then take the Sanyo Main Line New Express (about half an hour) to the Kyoto Station. You can also take the high-speed bus to Kyoto as the Hiroshima Bus Center and Kyoto Station have direct high-speed buses. Pick-up and drop-off locations can be selected according to the passengers and the fare is relatively cheap. The frequency of each bus company and the carriage equipment are different. Please confirm before each booking as you can check on Japan Expressway Bus for more information. Getting from Kobe to Kyoto is as easy as traveling from Osaka as the Shinkansen or the buses are good choices.
If you want to travel more comfortably, we recommend our Japan private car service, which is best for distances within 250 kilometers. Our company's branches in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya can provide you with satisfactory chauffeur services to Kyoto. The advantage of the private transfer service is the service is drop off and pick up from door to door, which eliminates the hassle of transit and heavy luggage handling.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you get to downtown Kyoto by public transportation from Kansai Airport?You can take the JR Limited Express HARUKA, as you can buy tickets from the station's self-service ticket machine or ticket office. You can also choose to take an airport bus. Passengers departing from Terminals 1 and 2 are on the front of Terminals 1 and 2 and you get on at the stop, until your destination. You can purchase your tickets at the ticket machine on the outside of the first floor.
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How do you get to downtown Kyoto by public transport from Osaka Itami Airport?You can take the Monorail to Minami-ibaraki Station and transfer to Hankyu-Kyoto Line to Kyoto. You can also take the direct bus from Itami Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi.
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How do you get to Kyoto by public transportation from Tokyo, Japan?You can take the Tokaido Shinkansen NOZOMI, HIKARI, or KODAMA. For the KODAMA and HIKARI, you can use your JR Pass, but it is not available for the NOZOMI as you will need to purchase a ticket separately.
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How do you get to Kyoto by public transportation from Osaka, Japan?You can take the Sanyo Main Line New Express (about half an hour long), and you can use a JR Pass or a variety of JR West passes. You can also take the Keihan Railway and Hankyu Kyoto Line to reach Kyoto stations and attractions.
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How do you get to Kyoto by public transportation from Nagoya, Japan?You can use the Tokaido Shinkansen NOZOMI, HIKARI, and KODAMA. For the KODAMA and HIKARI, you can use your JR Pass, but you will have to purchase a ticket separately for the NOZOMI. You can also take the express buses as there are direct express buses from Nagoya Bus Station and the Kyoto Bus Station.
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Which public transport is the most convenient way to travel from Osaka to Kyoto?You can choose to take the Keihan Main Line of the Keihan Railway. From Yodoyabashi Station in Osaka to Demachiyanagi Station in Kyoto, you can reach popular attractions via Fushimi Inari, Tofukuji, Kiyomizu Gojo, and other stations. In addition, the Uji Line of the Keihan Railway travels to the Uji area and you can purchase a one-day pass.
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What kind of public transportation is more convenient to take from Hiroshima to Kyoto?Hiroshima to Kyoto can usually be reached by taking the JR to Osaka, then to Kyoto. You can take the JR to Shin-Osaka Station, then take the Sanyo Main Line New Express to Kyoto Station. Alternatively, you can take the highway bus to Kyoto as the Hiroshima Bus Center and Kyoto Station have direct buses.
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If we want to travel from Osaka to Kyoto, do you have a private transfer service?Our company can provide you with private transfer services in Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagoya. The advantage of private transfers is the convenience of being dropped off and picked up from door to door, which eliminates the hassle of transit and heavy luggage handling.
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