The distance between Kyoto and Shizuoka is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kyoto to Shizuoka by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shizuoka → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shizuoka.
Take the bus to Shinshizuoka.
Shizutetsu Bus
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Shizuoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,805 ($57) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,900 ($65).
The distance between Kyoto and Shizuoka is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kyoto and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥8,900 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,805 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kyoto and Shizuoka with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kyoto and Shizuoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kyoto and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kyoto to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Shizutetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kyoto and Shizuoka. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kyoto and Shizuoka. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | ¥8,900($65) | hourly | 309km (192 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | ¥7,805($57) | once daily | 313km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | ¥4,380($32) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
Shizutetsu Bus
The following major airports near Shizuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.