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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 05 Nov

Cheapest price on 05 Nov: £71
Average ticket price on 05 Nov: £71
Fastest journey on 05 Nov: 2 h
Average journey duration on 05 Nov: 2 h 2 m
Trains on 05 Nov: 159
Distance: 367 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Shinagawa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kyoto to Shinagawa will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.

Fast trains

On Thu 05 Nov, we found 159 trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa, including 159 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Hikari 702
10:07 2h28
Kyoto Station
12:35
Shinagawa Station
£71
1 One-way
0 changes
Hikari 642
8:33 2h32
Kyoto Station
11:05
Shinagawa Station
£71
1 One-way
0 changes
Hikari 638
7:33 2h32
Kyoto Station
10:05
Shinagawa Station
£71
1 One-way
0 changes
Hikari 668
20:59 2h23
Kyoto Station
23:22
Shinagawa Station
£71
1 One-way
0 changes
Hikari 712
15:07 2h28
Kyoto Station
17:35
Shinagawa Station
£71
1 One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Kyoto to Shinagawa

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Trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa run on average 132 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.

There are 132 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 367 km distance in 2h 0m.

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Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £28

Distance

367 km

Average train duration

2h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

£66

Trains per day

132

Direct trains

132

Fastest train

2h 0m

First train

6:00

Last train

21:38

Cheapest Month

Aug

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sat

Least Busy Day

Sun

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £28

Frequently asked questions about your Kyoto to Shinagawa trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kyoto to Shinagawa.

The cost of a train ticket from Kyoto to Shinagawa can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £71.

The train journey from Kyoto to Shinagawa covers a distance of 367 km and takes approximately 2h 0m. Trains run 132 per day.

The train distance from Kyoto to Shinagawa is 367 km.

The first train from Kyoto to Shinagawa leaves at 6:00.

The last train from Kyoto to Shinagawa departs at 21:38.

Trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa run approximately 132 times per day.

Yes, there is a direct train between Kyoto and Shinagawa. The service operates 132 times per day, provided by JR Central.

Live departures

Kyoto to Shinagawa train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Shinagawa trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Nozomi 230	6:14 Kyoto Station	2h02	8:16 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 300	6:16 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:19 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	6:25 Kyoto Station	2h36	9:01 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	6:29 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:32 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 304	6:35 Kyoto Station	2h06	8:41 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	6:38 Kyoto Station	2h06	8:44 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	6:47 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:50 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 308	6:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	8:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	6:57 Kyoto Station	2h38	9:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 310	7:00 Kyoto Station	2h05	9:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	7:06 Kyoto Station	2h02	9:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 234	7:12 Kyoto Station	2h05	9:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 312	7:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 314	7:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	7:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	7:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	9:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	7:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	10:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 316	7:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	9:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	7:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	7:51 Kyoto Station	2h44	10:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	7:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	8:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 322	8:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 808	8:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	11:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	8:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	8:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 326	8:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	8:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	10:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	8:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	11:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 328	8:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 330	8:39 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:46 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	8:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	8:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 80	9:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 334	9:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 700	9:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	11:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 812	9:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	12:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	9:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	9:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 338	9:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 246	9:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	11:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	9:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	12:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 340	9:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	9:39 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:46 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	9:48 Kyoto Station	2h08	11:56 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 346	10:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 702	10:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	12:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 816	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	13:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	10:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 248	10:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	12:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	10:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	13:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 352	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 122	10:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	11:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	13:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 704	11:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	13:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 820	11:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	14:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 124	11:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 250	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	13:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	11:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	14:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	11:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 128	11:48 Kyoto Station	2h08	13:56 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	12:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	14:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 706	12:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	14:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 824	12:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	15:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 378	12:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 252	12:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	14:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	12:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	15:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	12:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 138	12:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 20	13:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	15:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 708	13:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	15:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 828	13:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	16:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 394	13:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	15:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 22	13:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	15:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 254	13:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	15:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 652	13:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	16:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 94	13:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	15:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 406	13:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	15:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 24	14:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	16:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 710	14:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	16:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 832	14:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	17:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 410	14:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	16:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 26	14:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	16:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 256	14:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	16:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 654	14:33 Kyoto Station	2h29	17:02 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 416	14:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	16:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 96	14:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	16:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 28	15:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	17:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 426	15:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	17:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 712	15:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	17:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 836	15:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	18:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 258	15:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	17:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 30	15:22 Kyoto Station	2h03	17:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 430	15:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	17:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 260	15:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	17:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 656	15:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	18:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 98	15:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	17:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 162	15:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	17:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 32	16:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	18:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 440	16:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	18:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 714	16:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	18:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 840	16:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	19:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 264	16:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	18:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 34	16:22 Kyoto Station	2h03	18:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 444	16:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	18:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 266	16:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	18:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 658	16:33 Kyoto Station	2h29	19:02 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 446	16:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	18:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 100	16:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	18:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 172	16:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	18:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 36	17:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	19:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 456	17:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	19:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 716	17:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	19:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 844	17:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	20:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 268	17:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	19:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 38	17:22 Kyoto Station	2h03	19:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 178	17:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	19:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 660	17:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	20:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 462	17:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	19:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 40	17:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	19:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 102	17:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	19:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 42	18:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	20:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 470	18:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	20:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 718	18:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	20:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 848	18:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	21:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 272	18:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	20:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 44	18:22 Kyoto Station	2h03	20:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 184	18:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	20:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 662	18:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	21:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 476	18:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	20:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 46	18:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	20:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 104	18:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	20:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 48	19:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	21:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 720	19:07 Kyoto Station	2h21	21:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 852	19:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	22:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 484	19:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	21:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 276	19:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	21:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 50	19:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	21:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 190	19:30 Kyoto Station	2h05	21:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 664	19:36 Kyoto Station	2h35	22:11 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 52	19:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	21:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 54	20:00 Kyoto Station	2h07	22:07 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 722	20:03 Kyoto Station	2h17	22:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 280	20:15 Kyoto Station	2h02	22:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 56	20:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	22:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 282	20:30 Kyoto Station	2h05	22:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 666	20:36 Kyoto Station	2h23	22:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 58	20:47 Kyoto Station	2h03	22:50 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 668	20:59 Kyoto Station	2h23	23:22 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 60	21:02 Kyoto Station	2h03	23:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 510	21:15 Kyoto Station	2h05	23:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 62	21:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	23:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 514	21:30 Kyoto Station	2h02	23:32 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h00	23:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Friday 6 November
Nozomi 230	6:14 Kyoto Station	2h02	8:16 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 300	6:16 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:19 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	6:25 Kyoto Station	2h36	9:01 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	6:29 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:32 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 304	6:35 Kyoto Station	2h06	8:41 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	6:38 Kyoto Station	2h06	8:44 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	6:47 Kyoto Station	2h03	8:50 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 308	6:54 Kyoto Station	2h05	8:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	6:57 Kyoto Station	2h38	9:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 310	7:00 Kyoto Station	2h05	9:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	7:06 Kyoto Station	2h02	9:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 234	7:12 Kyoto Station	2h05	9:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 312	7:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 314	7:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	7:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	7:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	9:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	7:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	10:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 316	7:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	9:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 318	7:39 Kyoto Station	2h07	9:46 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	7:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	7:51 Kyoto Station	2h44	10:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	7:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	9:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	8:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 322	8:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 808	8:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	11:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	8:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 324	8:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	8:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 326	8:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	8:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	10:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	8:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	11:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 112	8:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 330	8:39 Kyoto Station	2h07	10:46 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	8:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	8:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	10:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 80	9:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 334	9:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 700	9:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	11:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 812	9:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	12:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	9:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 336	9:16 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	9:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 338	9:24 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 246	9:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	11:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	9:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	12:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 340	9:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	9:39 Kyoto Station	2h07	11:46 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	9:48 Kyoto Station	2h08	11:56 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 344	9:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	11:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 346	10:06 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:13 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 702	10:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	12:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 816	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	13:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	10:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 118	10:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	12:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	10:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	13:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 352	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	12:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 358	10:54 Kyoto Station	2h04	12:58 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	11:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	13:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 704	11:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	13:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 820	11:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	14:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 124	11:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 250	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	13:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	11:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	14:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 368	11:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	13:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	11:45 Kyoto Station	2h04	13:49 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 128	11:48 Kyoto Station	2h08	13:56 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	12:01 Kyoto Station	2h07	14:08 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 706	12:07 Kyoto Station	2h28	14:35 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 824	12:10 Kyoto Station	3h30	15:40 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 132	12:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h04	14:25 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 252	12:30 Kyoto Station	2h08	14:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	12:33 Kyoto Station	2h32	15:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 384	12:36 Kyoto Station	2h07	14:43 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 720	19:07 Kyoto Station	2h21	21:28 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 484	19:13 Kyoto Station	2h04	21:17 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 664	19:36 Kyoto Station	2h35	22:11 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 722	20:03 Kyoto Station	2h17	22:20 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 666	20:36 Kyoto Station	2h23	22:59 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 504	20:42 Kyoto Station	2h05	22:47 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 668	20:59 Kyoto Station	2h23	23:22 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 60	21:02 Kyoto Station	2h03	23:05 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 204	21:30 Kyoto Station	2h02	23:32 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h00	23:38 Shinagawa Station	0 changesdirect

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Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average JR Central Duration

2h 0m

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£66

JR Central frequency

263 a day

Luggage included

Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.

Additional luggage

Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.

Luggage storage

Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.

Cancellation Policy

A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.

Refund

A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.

Bikes

Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.

Pets

Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.

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Things to do in Shinagawa

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Recommended

What Museum

A waterside museum inside Terrada Art Complex with rotating contemporary art exhibitions and a polished gallery setting.

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Shinagawa Historical Museum

A local history museum covering Shinagawa’s post-town heritage, daily life and waterways through accessible permanent displays.

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Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art

A private art museum with Japanese and East Asian works in a refined suburban setting, popular for calm viewing and architecture.

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Japanese yen (¥)

Shinagawa is costly by Tokyo standards for hotels, but dining and rail are reasonable. Expect higher accommodation prices than many Japanese cities.

Average meal costs

Budget: ¥800-1,200 for fast food or casual eateries.
Mid-range: ¥2,000-4,000 per person for a meal.
Fine dining: ¥10,000+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee: ¥350-600 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is not expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, cafés, or taxis; excellent service is included as standard.

Information about the Kyoto to Shinagawa train route

The Kyoto to Shinagawa train route is one of the most convenient and well-traveled shinkansen connections in Japan, linking two major hubs along the Tokaido Shinkansen corridor. Kyoto Station (Higashishiokoji Kamadacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216) sits at the heart of Japan's ancient capital, while Shinagawa Station (3-26-25 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074) serves as one of Tokyo's key southern entry points, a major transit hub that connects directly to central Tokyo, the Tokyo Bay area, and beyond.

This route is particularly popular among travelers who prefer arriving into Shinagawa rather than Tokyo Station itself. Shinagawa is often less congested than Tokyo Station during peak hours, and its position on the Yamanote Line and Keikyu Line makes it highly accessible for many neighborhoods across greater Tokyo.

For those planning a broader Japan rail itinerary, covering cities such as Osaka, Hiroshima, or Nagoya, the Tokaido Shinkansen is the backbone of intercity travel in Japan. The Hikari service is generally the most practical option for JR Pass holders traveling this route, offering a reliable balance between speed and accessibility without requiring an additional express surcharge.

We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.

Kyoto to Shinagawa by train: what to expect on board

Traveling on the Tokaido Shinkansen from Kyoto to Shinagawa is a smooth, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable experience. Shinkansen platforms at Kyoto Station are clearly signposted in English and Japanese, and the station's layout is straightforward to navigate even for first-time visitors to Japan.

Seating options

Ordinary (standard) class, comfortable, well-spaced seats with ample legroom by international standards. Ideal for most travelers on this route.
Green Car (first class), wider seats, a quieter carriage, and a slightly more refined atmosphere. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer a more relaxed journey.
Gran Class, available on select services, offering a premium experience with wider reclining seats and attentive on-board service.

Best seats for the view

One of the great bonuses of the Kyoto to Shinagawa bullet train is the opportunity to see Mount Fuji on a clear day, a highlight that many travelers plan their journey around:

Sit on the left-hand side of the train (A-side window seats) when traveling from Kyoto toward Shinagawa and Tokyo.
The best views of Mount Fuji typically appear around the Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji area, roughly in the middle section of the journey from this direction.
For the sharpest, snow-capped views, travel on a clear morning between October and February, this is when visibility tends to be best and the mountain's iconic snow cover is at its most photogenic.

On-board tips

The Shinkansen is exceptionally clean, quiet, and punctual. A trolley service passes through the carriages offering drinks, snacks, and hot items, but the most rewarding option for many travelers is picking up an ekiben (station bento box) at Kyoto Station before departure. The station has an excellent selection of local Kyoto-style bento boxes available in the basement food hall and near the Shinkansen gates, a tradition that regulars swear by.

Best time of year to travel this route

Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season draws enormous crowds to Kyoto. If you are departing after sightseeing in the city, book your Shinkansen seat well in advance, trains fill up quickly during this period.
Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage turns Kyoto's temple gardens into extraordinary landscapes. Demand on this route mirrors spring, early booking is strongly advised.
Winter (December to February): A quieter, more affordable time to travel. The chance of catching a clear Mount Fuji view from the train is at its highest during these months.
Summer (July to August): A busy season overall. The Obon holiday period in mid-August sees particularly high demand on all Shinkansen routes, so plan accordingly.

Getting to Shinagawa and beyond

Shinagawa Station is one of Tokyo's most strategically located transport hubs, offering fast and easy onward connections across the city and the wider Kanto region.

Within Tokyo

From Shinagawa, the Yamanote Line provides a direct circular route around central Tokyo, with stops at Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, and Akihabara, among many others. For travelers heading to central or eastern Tokyo, the Keikyu Main Line connects Shinagawa southward toward Haneda Airport and Yokohama, while the Tokaido Line and Yokosuka Line offer rapid access to Yokohama and Kamakura.

For those heading directly into the city center, the Asakusa Line and connections to the Rinkai Line extend Shinagawa's reach even further across the Tokyo metropolitan area. Taxis and ride-hailing services are also well-organized outside the station's main exits.

Day trips and regional connections

Shinagawa's position on the Tokaido Shinkansen line also makes it a convenient departure point for onward travel:

Yokohama, approximately 10 minutes by Keikyu Line, making it one of the easiest day trips from this station.
Kamakura, around 55 minutes via the Yokosuka Line, a popular excursion for its famous Great Buddha and coastal scenery.
Hakone, accessible via the Romancecar from Shinjuku or via Odawara by Shinkansen, a favorite destination for mountain scenery and hot spring resorts.
Nagoya and Osaka, both accessible by Tokaido Shinkansen, with Shinagawa serving as an alternative boarding point to Tokyo Station for westbound journeys.

If you are using a JR Pass, it remains valid for Shinkansen services departing from Shinagawa, as well as for JR lines across the greater Tokyo network, making this station a highly practical base for broader itinerary planning.

What to expect when you arrive in Shinagawa

Shinagawa Station is a large, modern terminal that can feel overwhelming on first arrival, but it is well-organized and heavily signposted in both English and Japanese. The Shinkansen platforms are located in the station's east section, with clear walkways leading down to the main concourse and connecting lines.

Practical information at the station

Tourist information: While Shinagawa does not have a dedicated tourist information center of the same scale as Tokyo Station, staff at the JR ticket office (Midori no Madoguchi) are generally helpful with basic directions and transport queries.
Luggage storage: Coin lockers in a range of sizes are available throughout the station. For larger bags or extended storage needs, luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) are available and allow you to send your bags directly to your hotel or to Haneda Airport, an extremely useful option if you want to explore Tokyo unencumbered on arrival.
Currency and connectivity: ATMs accepting international cards can be found inside the station, with Japan Post and convenience store ATMs (7-Eleven, NewDays) offering the most reliable access for foreign cards. Free Wi-Fi is available in common areas throughout the station.

Arriving in Shinagawa for the first time

Shinagawa has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years and is increasingly a destination in its own right, not merely a transit point. The Takanawa Gateway area, adjacent to the station, is an emerging neighborhood with modern architecture, dining, and retail options worth exploring if you have time before or after your journey.

For travelers staying in the Minato, Shinagawa, or Shibuya districts of Tokyo, arriving at Shinagawa rather than Tokyo Station can save considerable time and simplify the final leg of your journey. The station's east and west exits connect to different parts of the surrounding district, the east side faces the waterfront and business district, while the west side leads toward the quieter residential and hotel zones of Takanawa and Gotenyama.

FAQs: Kyoto to Shinagawa train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Shinagawa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Shinagawa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Booking trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, you can take the train from Kyoto to Shinagawa.

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Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Shinagawa

Most Kyoto to Shinagawa trains use the Kyoto Station to Shinagawa Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Shinagawa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Kyoto

Arrival train stations in Shinagawa

Which Kyoto station do trains to Shinagawa leave from?

Trains from Kyoto to Shinagawa leave from Kyoto Station. The station is 4 km from Kyoto city centre at Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto StationKarasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre

Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainJR Sagano Line Rapid Service, Sagano Line Local, Hashidate, Kinosaki, [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4, [188391] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 2 · 6m · £1 · every ~19 min

Bus205 · 7m · £1 · every ~34 min

28m

SubwayK: Karasuma · 7m · £1 · every ~16 min

Kyoto Station train station facilities and services

Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

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The train station in Kyoto that goes to Shinagawa is Kyoto Station, and it arrives at Shinagawa Station.

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