The distance between Shimoda and Kyoto is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shimoda to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Atami then Shizuoka and then to Kyoto.
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Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM).
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Take the bus to Juntendo Byoin then take the train to Nagoya and then to Kyoto.
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There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥7,395 ($54) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,060 ($110).
The distance between Shimoda and Kyoto is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Shimoda and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Kyoto is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥15,060 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥7,395 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Kyoto. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Atami, Shizuoka and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Kyoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shimoda and Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Atami then Shizuoka and then to Kyoto. instead which will take 4h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Shimoda and Kyoto. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 15m | ¥15,060($110) | every 4 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | ¥18,620($135) | every 4 hours | 611km (380 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 4h 35m | ¥23,135($170) | every 4 hours | 623km (387 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 4h 50m | ¥20,670($150) | every 4 hours | 678km (421 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane | 5h 25m | ¥27,245($200) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | ¥34,090($250) | every 4 hours | 887km (551 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥13,690($100) | 5 times a week | 435km (270 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 25m | ¥7,395($54) | once daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ¥6,295($46) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
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Fujikyuko Express Bus
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Narita Express (N'EX)
The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.