Kyoto to Shinagawa

Kyoto to Shinagawa

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Kyoto to Shinagawa Schedule

Kyoto to Shinagawa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 06:14 - 08:29¥ 13,720
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 08:30 - 10:45¥ 19,817
Haruka Express Standard Seat 11:30 - 16:00¥ 1,800
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 13:24 - 15:39¥ 13,720
Shinkansen JR Central Standard 14:24 - 16:39¥ 14,595
Shinkansen JR Central Standard 17:30 - 19:45¥ 18,846
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 19:24 - 21:39¥ 19,817
Shinkansen JR Central Green Car 21:38 - 23:53¥ 19,817
Sunshine Express SN6 AC Seater 23:45 - 06:30¥ 9,559

Transportation from Kyoto to Shinagawa

Facts about the transport from Kyoto to Shinagawa

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure6:14 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day91
Distance455 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHaruka Express, Heisei Community Bus HC, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Jetstar Japan, Kintetsu Bus ZKN12, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sakura Kotsu SK4, Sakura Kotsu SK6, Sakura Syoei, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus HT2, Sunshine Express SN6, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3, Tourist Bus TRB, Yutaka YT

Kyoto to Shinagawa Destination Reviews

VA
Comfortable
Bus Express, Grace Liner GR2 (グレース観光株式会社), Jan 29, 2024
B
No complaints, got me from A to B in the tube suggested, a few stops too stretch my legs.
Bus Liner Standard, Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通), Jan 10, 2024
LZ
Fast and good!!!
Train #NOZOMI 242 Unreserved seat, Shinkansen JR Central (Shinkansen JR Central), Nov 29, 2023
LA
Clean vehicle, temperature ok (not too hot, not too cold)
This review was autotranslated
Bus Liner Standard, Sakura Kotsu (株式会社桜交通), Jul 1, 2023
DB
Bus on time, and nothing different from what was expected.
Bus Express, Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Apr 28, 2023
TS
Booked the Shinkansen train from Kyoto to Tokyo. Comfortable and fast service. To board the train, you just need to scan the QR-code at the gate.
Train #NOZOMI 218 Standard, Shinkansen JR Central (Shinkansen JR Central), Sep 15, 2021
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How to get from Kyoto to Shinagawa

Travelling between Kyoto and Shinagawa is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 128.16 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight+train which will set you back mere USD 11.64.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shinagawa?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 9 hours to travel between Kyoto and Shinagawa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Shinagawa. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 37m to reach Shinagawa.

How much does it cost to get from Kyoto to Shinagawa?

Travelling between Kyoto and Shinagawa can be as cheap as USD 11.64 if you opt for a Haruka Express, Jetstar Japan flight+train and as expensive as USD 128.16 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kyoto and Shinagawa ?

  • 49 from Kyoto to Tokyo starting from 06:14 Kyoto until 21:38 Kyoto
  • 39 from Kyoto to Tokyo starting from 12:10 Kyoto until 23:55 Kyoto
  • 3 by flight+Train from Kyoto to Tokyo starting from 09:30 Kyoto until 11:30 Kyoto

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Shinagawa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kyoto to Tokyo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kyoto and Tokyo

Heisei Community Bus HC, Heisei Enterprise HE0 (株式会社平成エンタープライズ), Kintetsu Bus ZKN12, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ (さくら観光バス株式会社), Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Sakura Kotsu SK6, Sakura Syoei (株式会社桜交通、昌栄バス), Shinki Bus HT2 (神姫観光バス HT2), Sunshine Express SN6, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3 (東京富士交通株式会社), Tourist Bus TRB, Yutaka YT (株式会社ユタカコーポレーション)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kyoto to Shinagawa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 78% took a train
  • 22% opted for a bus