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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£78

Average price

£78

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

118

Distance

371 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.

Fast trains

Of the 118 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo every day 118 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 371 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.

Nozomi 22

13:212h12

Kyoto Station

15:33Tokyo Station

£781One-way

0 changes

Hikari 510

14:082h34

Kyoto Station

16:42Tokyo Station

£781One-way

0 changes

Nozomi 72

07:242h12

Kyoto Station

09:36Tokyo Station

£781One-way

0 changes

Nozomi 222

08:212h12

Kyoto Station

10:33Tokyo Station

£781One-way

0 changes

Nozomi 88

10:132h11

Kyoto Station

12:24Tokyo Station

£781One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Kyoto to Tokyo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £69.

Distance: 371 km

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2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Live departures

Kyoto to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 06:49

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Nozomi 210	21:14 Kyoto Station	2h09	23:23 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	21:25 Kyoto Station	2h44	00:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 212	21:29 Kyoto Station	2h10	23:39 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h13	23:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	21:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	23:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	21:57 Kyoto Station	2h45	00:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	22:06 Kyoto Station	2h09	00:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 214	22:12 Kyoto Station	2h12	00:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	22:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	00:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 216	22:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	00:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	22:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	01:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	22:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	00:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	22:51 Kyoto Station	2h51	01:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 218	22:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 220	23:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	01:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 708	23:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	02:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	23:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	01:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 222	23:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	23:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	01:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	23:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	02:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	23:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Saturday 28 March
Nozomi 80	00:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	02:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 500	00:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	02:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 712	00:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	03:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	00:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	02:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	00:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	02:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 226	00:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	02:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	00:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	03:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	00:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	02:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	00:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	03:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	01:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	03:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 502	01:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	03:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 716	01:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	04:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	01:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	03:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	01:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	03:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 228	01:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	03:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	01:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	04:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	01:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	03:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	02:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	04:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 504	02:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	04:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 720	02:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	05:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	02:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	04:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 230	02:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	04:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	02:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	05:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	02:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	04:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	03:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	05:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 506	03:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	05:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 724	03:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	06:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	03:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	05:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	03:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	05:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	03:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	06:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	03:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	05:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 20	04:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	06:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 508	04:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	06:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 728	04:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	07:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 22	04:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	06:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 234	04:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	06:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 652	04:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	07:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 94	04:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	06:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 24	05:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	07:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 510	05:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	07:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 732	05:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	08:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 26	05:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	07:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	05:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	07:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 654	05:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	08:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 96	05:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	07:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 28	06:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	08:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 512	06:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	08:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 736	06:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	09:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	06:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	08:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 30	06:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	08:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	06:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	08:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 656	06:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	09:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 98	06:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	08:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	06:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 32	07:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	09:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 514	07:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	09:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 740	07:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	10:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	07:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	09:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 34	07:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 246	07:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	09:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 658	07:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	10:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 100	07:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 36	08:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	10:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 516	08:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	10:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 744	08:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	11:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 248	08:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	10:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 38	08:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 250	08:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 660	08:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	11:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 40	08:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 102	08:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 42	09:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	11:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 518	09:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	11:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 748	09:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	12:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 44	09:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 254	09:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 662	09:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	12:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 46	09:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 104	09:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 48	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	12:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 520	10:08 Kyoto Station	2h28	12:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 752	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	13:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 50	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 258	10:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 664	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h42	13:18 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 52	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 54	11:00 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 522	11:03 Kyoto Station	2h24	13:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 260	11:15 Kyoto Station	2h09	13:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 56	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 262	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 666	11:36 Kyoto Station	2h30	14:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 58	11:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	13:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 668	11:59 Kyoto Station	2h30	14:29 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 60	12:02 Kyoto Station	2h10	14:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 62	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h11	14:32 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	12:38 Kyoto Station	2h07	14:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 210	21:14 Kyoto Station	2h09	23:23 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	21:25 Kyoto Station	2h44	00:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 212	21:29 Kyoto Station	2h10	23:39 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h13	23:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	21:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	23:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	21:57 Kyoto Station	2h45	00:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	22:06 Kyoto Station	2h09	00:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	22:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	00:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 216	22:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	00:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	22:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	01:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	22:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	00:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	22:51 Kyoto Station	2h51	01:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 218	22:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 708	23:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	02:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	23:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	01:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 222	23:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	23:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	01:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	23:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	02:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	23:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	01:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Sunday 29 March
Nozomi 80	00:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	02:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 500	00:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	02:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 712	00:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	03:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	00:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	02:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	00:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	02:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 226	00:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	02:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	00:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	03:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	00:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	02:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	00:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	03:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	01:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	03:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 502	01:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	03:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 716	01:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	04:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	01:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	03:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	01:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	03:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	01:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	04:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	01:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	03:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	02:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	04:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 504	02:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	04:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 720	02:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	05:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	02:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	04:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 230	02:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	04:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	02:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	05:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	02:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	04:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	03:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	05:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 506	03:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	05:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 724	03:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	06:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	03:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	05:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	03:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	05:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	03:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	06:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	03:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	05:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 20	04:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	06:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 508	04:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	06:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 728	04:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	07:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 22	04:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	06:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 234	04:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	06:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 652	04:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	07:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 94	04:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	06:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 24	05:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	07:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 510	05:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	07:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 732	05:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	08:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 26	05:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	07:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	05:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	07:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 654	05:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	08:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 96	05:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	07:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 28	06:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	08:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 512	06:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	08:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 736	06:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	09:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	06:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	08:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 30	06:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	08:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	06:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	08:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 656	06:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	09:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 98	06:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	08:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	06:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 32	07:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	09:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 514	07:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	09:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 740	07:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	10:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	07:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	09:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 34	07:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 246	07:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	09:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 658	07:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	10:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 100	07:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	09:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 36	08:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	10:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 516	08:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	10:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 744	08:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	11:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 248	08:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	10:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 38	08:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 250	08:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 660	08:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	11:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 40	08:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 102	08:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 42	09:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	11:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 518	09:08 Kyoto Station	2h34	11:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 748	09:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	12:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 252	09:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	11:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 44	09:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 254	09:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 662	09:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	12:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 46	09:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 104	09:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 48	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	12:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 520	10:08 Kyoto Station	2h28	12:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 752	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	13:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 256	10:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	12:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 50	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 258	10:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 664	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h42	13:18 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 52	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 54	11:00 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 522	11:03 Kyoto Station	2h24	13:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 260	11:15 Kyoto Station	2h09	13:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 56	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 262	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 666	11:36 Kyoto Station	2h30	14:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 58	11:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	13:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 668	11:59 Kyoto Station	2h30	14:29 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 60	12:02 Kyoto Station	2h10	14:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 62	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h11	14:32 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	12:38 Kyoto Station	2h07	14:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo

Japan

Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 108 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.

There are 108 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 371 km distance in 2h 7m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £28

Distance

371 km

Average train duration

2h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£69

Trains per day

108

Direct trains

108

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

06:00

Last train

21:44

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £28

Train companies: JR Central, Starflyer from Kyoto to Tokyo trainsJR Central, Starflyer trains will get you between Kyoto and Tokyo from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR Central

About

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 Duration

2h 7m

Cheapest Price

£69

JR Central frequency

109 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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Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Price

£68

Luggage included

1 piece of carry-on baggage (55x40x25cm) up to 7kg

Additional luggage

Checked baggage up to 20kg available for purchase

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets available with cancellation fees, non-refundable tickets cannot be cancelled

Pregnant on board

Up to 36 weeks for single pregnancy, 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28 weeks

Unaccompagned minor

Children aged 6-11 can travel as UM with advance arrangement and fees

Amenities on board the train

Food sold onboard

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair assistance available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in cabin, max 10kg including carrier

FAQs: Kyoto to Tokyo train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Tokyo 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 Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £69, while the average price tends to be around £74.

The train journey from Kyoto to Tokyo covers a distance of 371 km and takes approximately 2h 7m. Trains run 108 per day.

The train distance from Kyoto to Tokyo is 371 km.

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

The last train from Kyoto to Tokyo departs at 21:44.

Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo run approximately 108 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kyoto to Tokyo.

Yes, there is a direct train between Kyoto and Tokyo. The service operates 108 times per day, provided by JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Starflyer, JR Central.

To get from Kyoto to Tokyo, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

There is no night train service from Kyoto to Tokyo.

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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo is by flight, costing approximately £28.

Booking trains from Kyoto to Tokyo 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 Tokyo.

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