Buses to Kyoto
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kyoto, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto to Neyagawa | Japan | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Kyoto to Minoh | Japan | 34 km (21 mi) | about 51 min |
| Kyoto to Kadoma | Japan | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Kyoto to Suita | Japan | 36 km (22 mi) | about 54 min |
| Kyoto to Moriguchi | Japan | 36 km (23 mi) | about 54 min |
| Kyoto to Daitō | Japan | 36 km (23 mi) | about 54 min |
| Kyoto to Ikeda | Japan | 37 km (23 mi) | about 55 min |
| Kyoto to Toyonaka | Japan | 37 km (23 mi) | about 55 min |
| Kyoto to Nara-shi | Japan | 38 km (23 mi) | about 56 min |
| Kyoto to Ikoma | Japan | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Kyoto to Kawanishi | Japan | 38 km (24 mi) | about 56 min |
| Kyoto to Itami | Japan | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h |
| Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan | 365 km (227 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Kyoto to Yokohama | Japan | 357 km (222 mi) | about 6 h 39 min |
| Kyoto to Osaka | Japan | 43 km (27 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Kyoto to Nagoya | Japan | 106 km (66 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kyoto to Sapporo | Japan | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 18 h 29 min |
| Kyoto to Fukuoka | Japan | 515 km (320 mi) | about 9 h 29 min |
| Kyoto to Kawasaki | Japan | 364 km (226 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Kyoto to Kobe | Japan | 64 km (40 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.