4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
142
Distance
365 km
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 £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 142 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo every day 142 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 365 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.
Hikari 516Nozomi 248Nozomi 288Kodama 720Nozomi 68Nozomi 64Nozomi 210Nozomi 70Nozomi 260Nozomi 68
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Kyoto to Tokyo
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £28.
Distance: 365 km
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Live departures
Kyoto to Tokyo train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo trains for today, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 210 | 21:14 Kyoto | 2h09 | 23:23 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 634 | 21:25 Kyoto | 2h44 | 00:09 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 212 | 21:29 Kyoto | 2h10 | 23:39 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 66 | 21:38 Kyoto | 2h13 | 23:51 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 68 | 21:47 Kyoto | 2h10 | 23:57 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 288 | 21:54 Kyoto | 2h12 | 00:06 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 636 | 21:57 Kyoto | 2h45 | 00:42 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 70 | 22:06 Kyoto | 2h09 | 00:15 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 214 | 22:12 Kyoto | 2h12 | 00:24 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 22:24 Kyoto | 2h12 | 00:36 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 216 | 22:30 Kyoto | 2h15 | 00:45 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 638 | 22:33 Kyoto | 2h39 | 01:12 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 296 | 22:36 Kyoto | 2h15 | 00:51 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 22:45 Kyoto | 2h12 | 00:57 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 640 | 22:51 Kyoto | 2h51 | 01:42 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 218 | 22:54 Kyoto | 2h12 | 01:06 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 220 | 23:01 Kyoto | 2h14 | 01:15 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 708 | 23:10 Kyoto | 3h38 | 02:48 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 23:13 Kyoto | 2h11 | 01:24 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 222 | 23:21 Kyoto | 2h12 | 01:33 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 23:30 Kyoto | 2h15 | 01:45 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 642 | 23:33 Kyoto | 2h39 | 02:12 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 308 | 23:36 Kyoto | 2h15 | 01:51 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 23:45 Kyoto | 2h12 | 01:57 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 224 | 23:54 Kyoto | 2h12 | 02:06 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 00:01 Kyoto | 2h14 | 02:15 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 500 | 00:08 Kyoto | 2h34 | 02:42 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 712 | 00:10 Kyoto | 3h38 | 03:48 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 00:13 Kyoto | 2h11 | 02:24 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 00:21 Kyoto | 2h12 | 02:33 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 226 | 00:30 Kyoto | 2h15 | 02:45 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 644 | 00:33 Kyoto | 2h39 | 03:12 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 320 | 00:36 Kyoto | 2h15 | 02:51 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 00:39 Kyoto | 2h15 | 02:54 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 00:48 Kyoto | 2h15 | 03:03 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 01:01 Kyoto | 2h14 | 03:15 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 502 | 01:08 Kyoto | 2h34 | 03:42 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 716 | 01:10 Kyoto | 3h38 | 04:48 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 01:13 Kyoto | 2h11 | 03:24 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 01:21 Kyoto | 2h12 | 03:33 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 228 | 01:30 Kyoto | 2h15 | 03:45 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 646 | 01:33 Kyoto | 2h39 | 04:12 Tokyo | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo
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Take a train from Kyoto to Tokyo and enjoy the approximately 365 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 136 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30.
Distance 365 km |
Trains per day 136 |
Direct trains 136 |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 21:30 |
FAQs: Kyoto to Tokyo train
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