| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Aogaki Bus MA3 | Intercity | 21:30 | 05:10 | $42.34 | |
Bus | Kintetsu Bus ZKN22 | AC Seater | 22:40 | 05:25 | $49.23 | |
Bus | Shinki Bus LM | Intercity | 23:10 | 06:30 | $46.09 | |
Bus | Heisei Enterprise HE0 | Express | 23:15 | 07:15 | $38.77 | |
Bus | Sakura Kanko Bus CJ | Express | 23:30 | 06:20 | $35.69 |
Travelling between Ikebukuro and Kyoto is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 52.99 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.67.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 8 hours to travel between Ikebukuro and Kyoto depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Ikebukuro and Kyoto. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Kyoto.
Travelling between Ikebukuro and Kyoto can be as cheap as USD 22.67 if you opt for a Heisei Enterprise HE0 (株式会社平成エンタープライズ) bus and as expensive as USD 52.99 if you buy a Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社) Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ikebukuro to Kyoto.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Aogaki Bus MA3, Heisei Enterprise HE0 (株式会社平成エンタープライズ), Sakura Kanko Bus CJ (さくら観光バス株式会社), Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $23 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 113 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Aogaki Bus MA3, Heisei Enterprise HE0, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus LM |