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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest coaches from Shinagawa to Kyoto
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 53 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Shinagawa to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shinagawa to Kyoto will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 15 buses that leave Shinagawa for Kyoto every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 367 km distance in an average of 7 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 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.
10200223:007h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:45Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£371One-way0 changes
9660522:358h25Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku7:00Gion Shijo Eki£371One-way0 changes
9660121:008h30Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station)5:30Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£391One-way0 changes
9660822:408h00Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East£391One-way0 changes
9660121:407h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal5:30Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£391One-way0 changes
10200223:007h45Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:45Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£371One-way0 changes
9660121:407h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal5:30Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£391One-way0 changes
10200122:307h55Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:25Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform£531One-way0 changes
9661121:557h55Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube)5:50Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East£661One-way0 changes
9660822:408h00Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East£391One-way0 changes
Live departures
Shinagawa to Kyoto bus times
The table below shows live departures for Shinagawa to Kyoto coaches for today, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
102001 | 21:30 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h55 | 6:25 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 changesdirect | |
96615 | 21:50 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 9h25 | 7:15 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 changesdirect | |
96607 | 21:55 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 9h25 | 7:20 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 changesdirect | |
102001 | 22:30 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h55 | 6:25 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 changesdirect | |
96615 | 22:50 Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 8h25 | 7:15 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 changesdirect | |
96613 | 23:05 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 8h45 | 7:50 Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Shinagawa to Kyoto
FAQs: Shinagawa to Kyoto coach
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