There are 4 ways to get from Tsu to Kyoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tsu to Gojo Keihanbus
1h 46m¥2,600Drive 91.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsu to Kyotocar 91.4 km
1h 24m¥1,399–2,020Train via Kashihara
- Take the train from Tsu to Yamato-Yagitrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain Limited Express / ...
2h 21m¥3,857–4,702Train
- Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsugetrain Kansaihonsen / ...
- Take the train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)train [25922] JR Kusatsu / ...
2h 33m¥1,583–2,305
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tsu to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tsu to Kyoto is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tsu and arriving at Gojo Keihan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsu to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Tsu and arriving at Kyōto via Yamato-Yagi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Tsu and Kyoto is 102 km. The road distance is 91.4 km.
The best way to get from Tsu to Kyoto without a car is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2600.
The bus from Tsu to Gojo Keihan takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tsu to Kyoto bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, depart from Tsu station.
Tsu to Kyoto train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Tsu station.
The best way to get from Tsu to Kyoto is to bus which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train via Kashihara, which costs ¥3800 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Tsu, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
Mie Kotsu operates a bus from Tsu to Gojo Keihan once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tsu to Kyōto via Yamato-Yagi in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Yamato-Yagi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Tsu to Gojo Keihan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tsu to Kyoto bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, arrive at Gojo Keihan station.
Tsu to Kyoto train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Yamato-Yagi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsu to Kyoto is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Tsu to Kyoto.
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