Toyama (Japan) and Kyoto (Japan) are 229 km (142 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and bus, via Kanazawa, Komatsu and Fukui: about 3h 15m door to door with 3 changes, for ~€23–87 per person. No flight is needed.
Step by step
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa: about 30m, 55 km, ~€4–20
Train from Kanazawa to Komatsu: about 30m, 26 km, ~€1–8
Train from Komatsu to Fukui: about 50m, 192 km, ~€10–60
Bus from Fukui to Kyoto: about 40m, 27 km, ~€3–7
Every route we know
Train + Bus, via Kanazawa, Komatsu and Fukui: about 3h 15m, 3 changes, ~€23–87
Bus, direct: about 5h 20m, no changes, ~€15–40
Train, via Kanazawa and Tsuruga: ~4h, 2 changes, ~€20–70
Train, via Kanazawa: about 4h 15m, 1 change, ~€19–70
Questions
How long does it take to get from Toyama to Kyoto?
About 3h 15m door to door by train and bus, via Kanazawa, Komatsu and Fukui, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Toyama to Kyoto?
~€23–87 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct bus from Toyama to Kyoto?
Yes, a direct bus takes about 5h 20m and costs ~€15–40.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.