The distance between Tsu and Kyoto is around 102km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tsu to Kyoto by bus, train and car. 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 Kintetsunagoya and then to Kyoto.
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Take the bus to Gojo Keihan.
Mie Kotsu
There are several options for getting from Tsu to Kyoto by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥2,465 ($18) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).
The distance between Tsu and Kyoto is around 102km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Tsu and Kyoto by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tsu to Kyoto is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥2,465 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Kyoto. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya and Kyoto. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tsu and Kyoto. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Tsu and Kyoto. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tsu and Kyoto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 45m.
Mie Kotsu run regular bus services between Tsu and Kyoto. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the bus to Gojo Keihan. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Tsu and Kyoto. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Kyoto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ¥2,465 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | ¥6,845($50) | every 30 mins | 204km (127 miles) |
Bus | 1h 45m | ¥2,465($18) | once daily | 103km (64 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | ¥1,645($12) | on demand | 102km (64 miles) |
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Mie Kotsu
The following major airports near Kyoto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.