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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for 11 Aug

Cheapest price

£70

Average price

£74

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

176

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 £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.

Fast trains

Of the 176 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo every day 176 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 9 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 660
17:332h39
Kyoto Station
20:12Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 642
8:332h39
Kyoto Station
11:12Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 634
6:252h44
Kyoto Station
9:09Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 652
13:332h39
Kyoto Station
16:12Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 668
20:592h30
Kyoto Station
23:29Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes

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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 £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £69.

Distance: 371 km

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Live departures

Kyoto to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August. 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	2h09	8:23 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	6:25 Kyoto Station	2h44	9:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	6:29 Kyoto Station	2h10	8:39 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	6:38 Kyoto Station	2h13	8:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	6:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	8:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	6:57 Kyoto Station	2h45	9:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	7:06 Kyoto Station	2h09	9:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	7:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	7:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	9:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	7:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	10:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	7:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	7:51 Kyoto Station	2h51	10:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	7:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	8:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	10:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 808	8:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	11:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	8:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	10:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	8:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	8:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	8:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	11:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 112	8:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	8:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	8:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 80	9:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	11:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 700	9:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	11:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 812	9:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	12:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	9:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	11:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	9:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 338	9:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 116	9:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	9:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	12:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 340	9:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	9:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	9:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	12:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 346	10:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 702	10:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	12:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 816	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	13:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	10:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	12:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 118	10:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	10:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	13:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 352	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 358	10:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	11:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	13:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 360	11:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 704	11:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	13:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 820	11:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	14:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 124	11:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	13:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 126	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	11:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	14:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 368	11:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	11:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 128	11:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	12:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	14:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 376	12:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 706	12:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	14:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 824	12:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	15:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 132	12:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	14:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 252	12:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	12:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	15:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 384	12:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	12:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 136	12:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 390	12:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 20	13:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	15:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 392	13:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 708	13:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	15:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 828	13:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	16:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 140	13:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	15:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 22	13:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 254	13:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 652	13:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	16:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 400	13:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 94	13:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 144	13:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 406	13:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 24	14:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	16:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 408	14:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 710	14:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	16:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 832	14:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	17:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 148	14:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	16:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 412	14:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	16:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 26	14:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 414	14:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 150	14:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 654	14:33 Kyoto Station	2h36	17:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 416	14:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 96	14:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 420	14:48 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:00 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 154	14:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 28	15:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	17:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 426	15:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	17:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 712	15:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	17:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 836	15:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	18:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 156	15:14 Kyoto Station	2h10	17:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 258	15:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	17:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 30	15:22 Kyoto Station	2h11	17:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 430	15:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 158	15:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	17:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 656	15:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	18:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 432	15:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	17:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 434	15:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	17:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 98	15:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 160	15:48 Kyoto Station	2h12	18:00 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 162	15:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	18:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 32	16:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	18:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 440	16:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	18:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 714	16:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	18:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 840	16:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	19:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 166	16:14 Kyoto Station	2h10	18:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 264	16:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	18:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 34	16:22 Kyoto Station	2h11	18:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 444	16:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	18:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 168	16:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	18:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 658	16:33 Kyoto Station	2h36	19:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 446	16:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	18:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 100	16:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	18:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 170	16:48 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:00 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 172	16:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 36	17:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	19:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 456	17:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	19:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 716	17:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	19:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 844	17:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	20:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 176	17:14 Kyoto Station	2h10	19:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 268	17:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	19:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 38	17:22 Kyoto Station	2h11	19:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 460	17:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 178	17:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	19:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 660	17:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	20:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 462	17:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	19:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 40	17:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 180	17:48 Kyoto Station	2h12	20:00 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 102	17:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	20:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 42	18:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	20:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 718	18:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	20:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 848	18:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	21:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 182	18:14 Kyoto Station	2h10	20:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 272	18:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	20:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 44	18:22 Kyoto Station	2h11	20:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 184	18:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	20:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 662	18:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	21:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 476	18:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	20:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 46	18:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	20:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 186	18:48 Kyoto Station	2h12	21:00 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 104	18:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	21:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 48	19:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	21:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 720	19:07 Kyoto Station	2h29	21:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 852	19:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	22:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 484	19:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	21:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 276	19:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	21:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 50	19:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	21:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 190	19:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	21:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 664	19:36 Kyoto Station	2h42	22:18 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 52	19:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	21:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 192	19:48 Kyoto Station	2h11	21:59 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 194	19:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	22:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 54	20:00 Kyoto Station	2h15	22:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 722	20:03 Kyoto Station	2h24	22:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 496	20:09 Kyoto Station	2h12	22:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 280	20:15 Kyoto Station	2h09	22:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 56	20:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	22:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 282	20:30 Kyoto Station	2h12	22:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 666	20:36 Kyoto Station	2h30	23:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 504	20:42 Kyoto Station	2h12	22:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 58	20:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	22:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 200	20:54 Kyoto Station	2h09	23:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 668	20:59 Kyoto Station	2h30	23:29 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 60	21:02 Kyoto Station	2h10	23:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 508	21:12 Kyoto Station	2h09	23:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 202	21:15 Kyoto Station	2h12	23:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 62	21:21 Kyoto Station	2h11	23:32 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 204	21:30 Kyoto Station	2h09	23:39 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h07	23:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Wednesday 12 August
Nozomi 548	6:03 Kyoto Station	2h09	8:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 230	6:14 Kyoto Station	2h09	8:23 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 634	6:25 Kyoto Station	2h44	9:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 232	6:29 Kyoto Station	2h10	8:39 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 66	6:38 Kyoto Station	2h13	8:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 68	6:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	8:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	6:57 Kyoto Station	2h45	9:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 70	7:06 Kyoto Station	2h09	9:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 234	7:12 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 72	7:24 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:36 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 236	7:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	9:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 638	7:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	10:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 74	7:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 640	7:51 Kyoto Station	2h51	10:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 238	7:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 240	8:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	10:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 808	8:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	11:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 76	8:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	10:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 242	8:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 78	8:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 642	8:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	11:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 2	8:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	10:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 244	8:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 80	9:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	11:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 700	9:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	11:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 812	9:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	12:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 82	9:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	11:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 4	9:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	11:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 246	9:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 644	9:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	12:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 84	9:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 86	9:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 6	10:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	12:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 702	10:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	12:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 816	10:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	13:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 88	10:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	12:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 8	10:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 646	10:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	13:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 352	10:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	12:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 10	10:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 358	10:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 12	11:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	13:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 704	11:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	13:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 820	11:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	14:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 124	11:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	13:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 14	11:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 126	11:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 648	11:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	14:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 368	11:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 90	11:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	13:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 128	11:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 16	12:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	14:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 376	12:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 706	12:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	14:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 824	12:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	15:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 132	12:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	14:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 18	12:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 252	12:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 650	12:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	15:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 384	12:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	12:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 136	12:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 138	12:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 20	13:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	15:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 392	13:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 708	13:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	15:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 828	13:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	16:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 140	13:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	15:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 22	13:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 142	13:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 652	13:33 Kyoto Station	2h39	16:12 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 400	13:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	15:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 94	13:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 144	13:48 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:03 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 146	13:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 24	14:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	16:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 408	14:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 710	14:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	16:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 832	14:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	17:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 148	14:13 Kyoto Station	2h11	16:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 26	14:21 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:33 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 150	14:30 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 654	14:33 Kyoto Station	2h36	17:09 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 416	14:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	16:51 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 96	14:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 154	14:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 28	15:01 Kyoto Station	2h14	17:15 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 426	15:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	17:21 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 712	15:07 Kyoto Station	2h35	17:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 836	15:10 Kyoto Station	3h38	18:48 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 156	15:14 Kyoto Station	2h10	17:24 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 258	15:16 Kyoto Station	2h11	17:27 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo

Japan

Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 126 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.

There are 126 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 £31

Distance

371 km

Average train duration

2h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£69

Trains per day

126

Direct trains

126

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

6:00

Last train

21:44

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Tue

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £31

Train companies: JR Central, Japan Airlines, Starflyer from Kyoto to Tokyo trainsJR Central, Japan Airlines, Starflyer trains will get you between Kyoto and Tokyo from £31. 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

244 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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Japan Airlines

About

Japan Airlines (JAL) is a major Japanese airline headquartered in Tokyo, established in 1951. It is considered the flag carrier of Japan and operates an extensive network of domestic and international flights, serving over 90 destinations worldwide. JAL's main hubs are Tokyo's Narita and Haneda airports, with secondary hubs in Osaka. The JAL Group includes several subsidiaries for domestic feeder services and cargo operations. JAL is also a member of the Oneworld airline alliance, enhancing its global reach.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 15m

Cheapest Price

£195

Luggage included

Economy Class includes 2 pieces of checked baggage up to 23kg each

Additional luggage

Additional pieces can be purchased, fees vary by route and frequent flyer status

Cancellation Policy

Refunds depend on fare type; some tickets are non-refundable while others allow cancellation with fees up to 24 hours before departure.

Pregnant on board

Passengers can fly up to 36 weeks for single pregnancies and 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28 weeks.

Unaccompagned minor

Available for children aged 5-11 on international flights and 6-11 on domestic flights. Service must be booked in advance and fees apply.

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

USB plugs

Accessibility

JAL provides wheelchair assistance and special services for passengers with disabilities, including dedicated staff assistance and accessible facilities throughout the journey.

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed in cabin on domestic flights only, subject to restrictions and fees

Starflyer

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Price

£58

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

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Things to do in Tokyo

Discover the best of Tokyo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tokyo trip today.

Must visit

Tokyo National Museum

A major national museum with Japanese art, archaeology and cultural treasures, ideal for understanding the country’s history in one place.

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Recommended

The National Art Center, Tokyo

A leading contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions in a striking building in Roppongi, suited to visitors who enjoy modern visual culture.

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Recommended

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

A well-regarded photography museum in Ebisu presenting Japanese and international work across changing exhibitions in a calm gallery setting.

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¥ Japanese yen

Tokyo is pricier than many Asian cities, but dining and rail are good value. Hotels in central areas raise overall trip costs.

Average meal costs

Budget: ¥800-1,500 for ramen, curry, or set meals.
Mid-range: ¥2,000-5,000 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: ¥10,000+ per person for upscale dining.
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 Tokyo train route

The Kyoto to Tokyo train journey is one of Japan's most traveled rail corridors, a fast, seamless connection between the country's ancient imperial capital and its modern metropolis. Departing from Kyoto Station (Higashishiokoji Kamadacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216) and arriving at Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005), the Tokaido Shinkansen makes this route one of the most efficient intercity connections in the world.

For travelers planning this trip, the direction, Kyoto to Tokyo, is particularly popular among those finishing a Kansai itinerary and heading back to the capital, or those continuing a broader Japan journey eastward. Kyoto Station is a well-organized departure point with English-language signage throughout, making boarding the Shinkansen straightforward even for first-time visitors.

The route passes through some of central Japan's most scenic landscapes, including the coastal plains of Shizuoka Prefecture and the foothills of the Japanese Alps, all visible from the comfort of your seat at high speed.

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 Tokyo by train: what to expect on board

Boarding the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station is a calm and well-organized experience. The Shinkansen platforms are located on the upper level of the station and are clearly signposted in both Japanese and English. Trains run with exceptional punctuality, so arriving a few minutes before departure is all that's needed.

Seating options

Ordinary (Standard) Class, comfortable, spacious seats with ample legroom by any international standard. More than sufficient for the journey.
Green Car (first class), wider seats, more recline, and a quieter carriage. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer extra space or are traveling with a premium JR Pass.
Gran Class, available on select services, offering the highest level of comfort with premium seating and amenities.

Best seats for the view

The Kyoto to Tokyo direction offers a highly rewarding chance to catch Mount Fuji on a clear day, one of the most iconic views in Japan from a train window:

Sit on the left-hand side of the train (A window seats) when traveling from Kyoto toward Tokyo to face Mount Fuji.
The mountain appears roughly 60 to 80 minutes into the journey from Kyoto, around the Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji area.
Winter mornings between October and February offer the clearest, snow-capped views, as the air is drier and visibility is at its best.
Check conditions on the morning of travel, even a partially cloudy day can obscure the summit entirely.

On-board experience

The Shinkansen is consistently clean, quiet, and punctual. Seat pockets contain a fold-down tray, and overhead racks handle standard carry-on luggage with ease. A trolley service passes through the carriages selling drinks, snacks, and hot meals. That said, picking up an ekiben (a station bento box) from Kyoto Station before boarding is strongly recommended, the selection is excellent and it's a ritual that many regular travelers on this route genuinely look forward to.

Best time of year to travel

Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season draws huge numbers to Kyoto before departure, book Shinkansen seats well in advance as trains fill quickly.
Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage peaks in Kyoto and demand on the route rivals spring. Plan ahead to secure preferred seats.
Winter (December to February): Quieter travel periods with less competition for seats, more affordable accommodation in Tokyo, and the highest chance of a clear Mount Fuji sighting on the journey.
Summer (July to August): High season with heavy domestic travel. The Obon holiday period in mid-August is among the busiest on the entire Shinkansen network, early booking is essential.

Getting to Tokyo and beyond

Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku) is one of Japan's most important transport hubs, connecting the Shinkansen network with an extensive web of local, suburban, and regional rail lines. Arriving here puts you within easy reach of virtually any part of the Greater Tokyo area and well beyond.

Within Tokyo

Tokyo Station sits at the heart of the city's rail network and connects directly to multiple JR lines and Tokyo Metro services:

Yamanote Line, circles the central city, connecting major hubs including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ueno, and Akihabara.
Chuo Line, runs west toward Shinjuku and beyond into the suburbs.
Keiyo Line, heads east toward Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland area) and Chiba.
Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, departs from directly beneath the station, serving the city center.

Day trips and regional connections

Tokyo Station is also the gateway to several popular day trips and onward journeys:

Nikko, approximately 2 hours by JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then a local train to Nikko.
Hakone, around 1 hour by Romancecar from Shinjuku or via the Tokaido Line from Tokyo Station.
Kamakura, roughly 1 hour by the JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station.
Sendai, around 1.5 hours by Tohoku Shinkansen, making it a realistic overnight destination or base for exploring Tohoku.

If your journey continues north toward Sendai, Aomori, or across to Hokkaido via the Hokkaido Shinkansen, your JR Pass remains valid on all these connections, making Tokyo an ideal hub for extending your Japan itinerary.

What to expect when you arrive in Tokyo

Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005) is one of the most impressive arrival experiences in Japan. The station's Marunouchi side features the iconic red-brick facade, a beautifully restored Meiji-era building that serves as one of the city's most photographed landmarks. Arriving here for the first time is genuinely memorable.

Practical information at the station

Tourist information: The JR East Travel Service Center, located near the Shinkansen gates, provides English-language support for rail queries, JR Pass exchanges, and general travel guidance.
Luggage storage: Coin lockers are available throughout the station in multiple sizes. For oversized bags, luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) are available at dedicated counters and can deliver your bags directly to your next hotel, an excellent option if you plan to explore Tokyo before checking in.
Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and 7-Eleven ATMs inside the station reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station building, and IC card top-up machines are easy to find near the ticket gates.

Arriving in Tokyo for the first time

Tokyo can feel overwhelming at first, but the station itself is well-organized and heavily signposted in English. The Marunouchi exit faces the Imperial Palace grounds and the business district, while the Yaesu exit connects to a major bus terminal and taxi rank.

For travelers heading to popular neighborhoods such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Asakusa, the Yamanote Line or Tokyo Metro are the quickest and most affordable options from the station. Taxis are available but less efficient in heavy city traffic. If you have a Suica or Pasmo IC card, both available and chargeable at machines throughout the station, navigating Tokyo's transit network becomes significantly easier from the moment you step off the Shinkansen.

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 £72.

The train journey from Kyoto to Tokyo covers a distance of 371 km and takes approximately 2h 7m. Trains run 126 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 126 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 126 times per day, provided by JR Central, Japan Airlines.

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 £31.

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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Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Tokyo

Most Kyoto to Tokyo trains use the Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Which Kyoto station do trains to Tokyo leave from?

Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo 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 · £0.90 · every ~19 min

Bus205 · 7m · £0.90 · every ~34 min

28m

SubwayK: Karasuma · 7m · £0.90 · 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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Things to do in Tokyo

Tokyo National Museum

The National Art Center, Tokyo

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

Tokyo Tower

Sensō-ji

Meiji Jingū

Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Ueno Park

Icho Namiki Avenue

Edomae Sushi

Monjayaki

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Kyubey Ginza

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