Bus to Kyoto

All about buses to Kyoto

Are you looking for a cheap bus to Kyoto? Compare all 15 bus companies to Kyoto and find out departure and arrival times, all 3 bus stations in Kyoto, travel times and of course the best prices for the 101 daily buses to Kyoto.

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Country	Japan
Bus Routes	101
Bus Stations	3
Cheapest Trip	$1
Most popular Bus Companies

Other companies are Heisei Community Bus HC, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Karuizawa Bus KZ, Kintetsu Bus ZKN2, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sakura Kotsu and 5 more.

Cheap bus tickets to Kyoto

AT Liner

7h 55m

0

9:45 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:40 AM

Kyoto
Avanti-mae Bus Station

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Economy

$1

A Bus from AT Liner goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/24/2026 9:45:00 PM to Avanti-mae Bus Station, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $1 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Sakura Kotsu

7h 35m

0

9:50 PM

Tokyo
Yaesu North Gate Station

5:25 AM

Kyoto
Avanti-mae Bus Station

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Economy

$10

A Bus from Sakura Kotsu goes from Yaesu North Gate Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 9:50:00 PM to Avanti-mae Bus Station, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Sakura Kanko Bus CJ

6h 55m

0

11:55 PM

Tokyo
Central Station

6:50 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$13

A Bus from Sakura Kanko Bus CJ goes from Central Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 11:55:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Karuizawa Bus KZ

9h 30m

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9:30 PM

Tokyo
Akihabara Station

7:00 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$13

A Bus from Karuizawa Bus KZ goes from Akihabara Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 9:30:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Sakura Syoei

17h 10m

0

11:59 PM

Yokohama
YCAT Bus Stop

5:09 PM

Kyoto
Avanti-mae Bus Station

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Economy

$14

A Bus from Sakura Syoei goes from YCAT Bus Stop, Yokohama (Japan) at 10/22/2026 11:59:00 PM to Avanti-mae Bus Station, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:09:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Heisei Community Bus HC

8h 40m

0

10:50 PM

Tokyo
Akihabara Station

7:30 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$18

A Bus from Heisei Community Bus HC goes from Akihabara Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 10:50:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Yamaichi Service AF5

6h 50m

0

11:20 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

6:10 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

0

Economy

$18

A Bus from Yamaichi Service AF5 goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 11:20:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Yutaka YT

6h 5m

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11:25 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:30 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$19

A Bus from Yutaka YT goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 11:25:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Heisei Enterprise HE0

8h 35m

0

9:50 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

6:25 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$21

A Bus from Heisei Enterprise HE0 goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 9:50:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Shinki Bus HT2

4h 20m

0

1:20 PM

Kanazawa
City Hall & Kakinokibatake Bus Stop

5:40 PM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$23

A Bus from Shinki Bus HT2 goes from City Hall & Kakinokibatake Bus Stop, Kanazawa (Japan) at 10/21/2026 1:20:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/21/2026 5:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
Kirakira Bus

8h 35m

0

8:40 AM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:15 PM

Kyoto
Avanti-mae Bus Station

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Economy

$23

A Bus from Kirakira Bus goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 8:40:00 AM to Avanti-mae Bus Station, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/21/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Kintetsu Bus ZKN2

7h 50m

0

9:10 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:00 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

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Economy

$27

A Bus from Kintetsu Bus ZKN2 goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 9:10:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3

7h 50m

0

9:30 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:20 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

0

Premium Economy

$30

A Bus from Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3 goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 9:30:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
Sunshine Express SN6

7h 5m

0

10:45 PM

Tokyo
Shinjuku Bus Station

5:50 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

0

Premium Economy

$30

A Bus from Sunshine Express SN6 goes from Shinjuku Bus Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/21/2026 10:45:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/22/2026 5:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2

8h 10m

0

10:10 PM

Tokyo
Central Station

6:20 AM

Kyoto
Jujo Eki Bus Stop

0

Economy

$42

A Bus from Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2 goes from Central Station, Tokyo (Japan) at 10/24/2026 10:10:00 PM to Jujo Eki Bus Stop, Kyoto (Japan) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

On this page, we also show you the cheapest bus tickets to Kyoto over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about intercity bus stops in Kyoto which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Kyoto.

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By the way: If available, we will also show you information about other modes of transportation, such as trains, carpooling and flights, with which you can get to Kyoto.

All bus stops in Kyoto

Avanti-mae Bus Station

Kyoto Sta. Avanti-mae (City Bus) I2 Bus Stop

Jujo Eki Bus Stop

Jujo Eki

The most beloved bus stations in Kyoto

FAQs about the bus route to Kyoto

Is there a direct bus to Kyoto?

Whether there is a direct bus route to Kyoto depends on which city you are traveling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out whether there is a direct bus connection to Kyoto. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.

What can I take with me on my bus ride to Kyoto?

Depending on which provider you travel to Kyoto with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment and amenities does the bus to Kyoto have?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most buses now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Hand luggage and Free Luggage, are often free of charge. Some bus providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage and Drinks. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the bus to Kyoto on your planned travel date.

Which bus stops are there in Kyoto?

There is a total of 3 bus stops in Kyoto. Most buses stop at Avanti-mae Bus Station. Check out our map of Kyoto to find the bus stop that suits you best.

Which bus companies go to Kyoto?

There are 15 bus providers going to Kyoto: AT Liner, Kirakira Bus, Shinki Bus HT2, Sunshine Express SN6, Sakura Syoei, Yutaka YT, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2, Yamaichi Service AF5, Heisei Community Bus HC, Karuizawa Bus KZ, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3, Sakura Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus ZKN2

How can I find the best bus-deals to Kyoto?

Find the best ticket deals to Kyoto easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.

How much could I save by comparing buses to Kyoto?

How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Kyoto. Usually, you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance. To find the cheapest offer to Kyoto, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.

Why does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals to Kyoto?

CheckMyBus connects directly to multiple real-time interfaces (APIs) to retrieve first-hand prices and schedules for 101 daily connections from 15 different operators, including real-time seat availability for bus trips to Kyoto. With validated and constantly updated information from reliable sources, you can easily compare all available options and choose the one that suits you best.

How does the CheckMyBus technology work for trips to Kyoto?

Matching 15 operators arriving at 3 stations in Kyoto, resulting in 101 daily connections, requires advanced technology. CheckMyBus retrieves real-time data from booking partners and operators through direct API connections. All information is processed within our infrastructure and provided to you in real-time - within milliseconds.