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CupNoodles Museum Yokohama
Interactive museum on instant noodles with exhibits, creative workshops and the chance to design your own cup noodle.

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Discover the Japan Rail PassCheapest price on 21 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£46
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
7 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
7 h 55 m
Buses on 21 Sept
1
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kyoto to Yokohama is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Yokohama will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £46.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 1 buses from Kyoto to Yokohama, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 356 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 55 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.


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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Yokohama among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £282.
Distance: 356 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £282 Average Price | £71 Average Price | £95 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyoto to Yokohama:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyoto to Yokohama costing on average £71.
A coach is £244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kyoto to Yokohama costing on average £282.
Other travel options to Yokohama take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Coach takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £57. The journey takes 7h 55m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Willer Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Yokohama coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:45 Kyoto | 7h55 | 7:40 Yokohama | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Kyoto to Yokohama run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 356 km distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 356 km |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:35 |
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