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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for 12 May

Cheapest price

£70

Average price

£70

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

142

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

Fast trains

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 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 52
19:452h12
Kyoto Station
21:57Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 638
7:332h39
Kyoto Station
10:12Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 636
6:572h45
Kyoto Station
9:42Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Nozomi 70
7:062h09
Kyoto Station
9:15Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes
Hikari 634
6:252h44
Kyoto Station
9:09Tokyo Station
£701One-way
0 changes

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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 £31. 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 £31, and a train costs an average of £69.

Distance: 371 km

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£74 Average Price	£47 Average Price Cheapest	£61 Average Price
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m 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, Wednesday 13 May. 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
Nozomi 308	6:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:06 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 316	7:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	9:51 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
Nozomi 322	8:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:21 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 328	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
Nozomi 334	9:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:21 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 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 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
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 248	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 122	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 362	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 250	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 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
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 378	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 92	12:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:57 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
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 394	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 94	13:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:57 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
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 410	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 256	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 96	14:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:57 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 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 260	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 98	15:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:57 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
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 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 266	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 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 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 270	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 40	17:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:57 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 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 274	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 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 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 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 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 58	20:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	22:57 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 62	21:21 Kyoto Station	2h11	23:32 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h07	23:45 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Wednesday 13 May
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
Nozomi 308	6:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:06 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 636	6:57 Kyoto Station	2h45	9:42 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 310	7:00 Kyoto Station	2h12	9:12 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 316	7:36 Kyoto Station	2h15	9:51 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
Nozomi 322	8:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	10:21 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 328	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
Nozomi 334	9:06 Kyoto Station	2h15	11:21 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 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 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 344	9:54 Kyoto Station	2h12	12:06 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 248	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 122	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 362	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 250	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 370	11:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	13:54 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
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 386	12:39 Kyoto Station	2h15	14:54 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 92	12:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	14:57 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
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 394	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 94	13:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	15:57 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
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 410	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 256	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 96	14:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	16:57 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 422	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 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 260	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 98	15:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	17:57 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 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 266	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 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 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 270	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 40	17:45 Kyoto Station	2h12	19:57 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 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 274	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 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 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 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 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 58	20:47 Kyoto Station	2h10	22:57 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 62	21:21 Kyoto Station	2h11	23:32 Tokyo Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 64	21:38 Kyoto Station	2h07	23:45 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 104 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 104 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

104

Direct trains

104

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

6:00

Last train

21:44

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Tue

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

111 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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Starflyer

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 20m

Cheapest Price

£59

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 104 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 104 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 104 times per day, provided by JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Starflyer.

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.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Tokyo

Kyoto

Tokyo

The major train station for departures in Kyoto is Kyoto Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kyoto Station for your trip from Kyoto to Tokyo.

Kyoto Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Ticket Office

information

Address

Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Ticket Office Hours

06:00–23:00

Distance to city center

3 km

Car connection

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Wifi

Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station.

Parking

Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side.

Dining

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.

Taxis

Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station.

Accessibility

The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station.

Public transport options for Kyoto Station

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