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For most people the Tokaido Shinkansen is the quickest and easiest way. The Nozomi takes about 2 hr 15 min with no transfers. If you want to keep costs down, overnight highway buses are the alternative.
Departing Nov 17, 2026 at 10:00
| Main transport | Duration | Fare（per adult） | Transfers | Crowding |
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| ShinkansenTokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen NozomiRecommendedFastestEasiestLowest CO2 | 2 h 23 min | ¥14,000 | No transfers | Most seats taken |
| ShinkansenTokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari (via Shizuoka, to Okayama) | 2 h 51 min | ¥13,700 | No transfers |
Travel times, fares and crowd levels are estimates. This is not a timetable, so please check each operator's official site for actual departure times and fares.
| Highway busHighway bus Tokyo Sta. – Kyoto (day / overnight)Cheapest | 8 h 6 min | ¥5,500¥3,000–11,000 depending on season | No transfers | Seats available |
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