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Showing times and prices for 07 Jun

Cheapest price

£69

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Trains per day

173

Distance

371 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.

Fast trains

Of the 173 trains that leave Tokyo for Kyoto every day 173 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 8 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.

Nozomi 23
10:122h11
Tokyo Station
12:23Kyoto Station
£691One-way
0 changes
Nozomi 57
18:122h11
Tokyo Station
20:23Kyoto Station
£691One-way
0 changes
Nozomi 77
15:482h12
Tokyo Station
18:00Kyoto Station
£691One-way
0 changes
Nozomi 19
9:122h11
Tokyo Station
11:23Kyoto Station
£691One-way
0 changes
Nozomi 95
20:542h09
Tokyo Station
23:03Kyoto Station
£691One-way
0 changes

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Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Kyoto

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £38.

Distance: 371 km

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3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Live departures

Tokyo to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Monday 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Nozomi 1	6:00 Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 631	6:21 Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 231	6:42 Tokyo Station	2h09	8:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 803	6:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 233	7:00 Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	7:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 315	7:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 235	7:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 633	7:36 Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 237	7:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 323	7:45 Tokyo Station	2h12	9:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 807	7:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	8:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 239	8:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 635	8:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 129	8:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 811	8:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 243	9:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	9:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 247	9:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 637	9:36 Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 249	9:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 815	9:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	13:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 251	10:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	10:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 357	10:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 253	10:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 639	10:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	13:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 361	10:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 369	10:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	13:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 819	10:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	14:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 255	11:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	13:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	11:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	13:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 371	11:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	13:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	13:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 375	11:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	13:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	13:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 641	11:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	14:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 155	11:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	14:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 823	11:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	15:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 257	12:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	14:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	12:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	14:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	14:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 389	12:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	14:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	14:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	14:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 643	12:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	15:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 163	12:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	14:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	15:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 827	12:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	16:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 259	13:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	15:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	13:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	15:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 403	13:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	15:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	13:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	15:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 407	13:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	15:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	13:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	15:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 645	13:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	16:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 173	13:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	15:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	13:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	16:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 831	13:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	17:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 175	14:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	16:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	14:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	16:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	14:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	16:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 177	14:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	16:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 425	14:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	16:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	14:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	16:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 647	14:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	17:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 179	14:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	16:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	14:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	17:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 431	14:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	17:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 835	14:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	18:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 263	15:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	17:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	15:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	17:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 435	15:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	17:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	15:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	17:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 437	15:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	17:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 185	15:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	17:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	15:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	17:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 649	15:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	18:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 265	15:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	17:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 189	15:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	17:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	15:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	18:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 447	15:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	18:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 839	15:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	19:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 191	16:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	18:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	16:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	18:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 449	16:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	18:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	16:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	18:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 451	16:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	18:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 193	16:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	18:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 455	16:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	18:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	16:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	18:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 651	16:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	19:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 269	16:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	18:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	16:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	19:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 459	16:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	19:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 199	17:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	19:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	17:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	19:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 463	17:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	19:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	17:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	19:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 465	17:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	19:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 201	17:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	19:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 467	17:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	19:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	17:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	19:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 653	17:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	20:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 275	17:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	19:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 469	17:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	19:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	17:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	20:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 473	17:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	20:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 207	18:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	20:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 655	18:03 Tokyo Station	2h51	20:54 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 475	18:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	20:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	18:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	20:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 477	18:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	20:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 209	18:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	20:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 479	18:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	20:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	18:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	20:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 657	18:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	21:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 281	18:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	20:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 481	18:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	20:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 483	18:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	21:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	18:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	21:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 283	19:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	21:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 659	19:03 Tokyo Station	2h46	21:49 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	19:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	21:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 487	19:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	21:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 489	19:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	21:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	19:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	21:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 491	19:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	21:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 661	19:30 Tokyo Station	2h34	22:04 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 493	19:33 Tokyo Station	2h12	21:45 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	19:39 Tokyo Station	2h13	21:52 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 285	19:48 Tokyo Station	2h13	22:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 499	19:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	22:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 855	19:57 Tokyo Station	3h28	23:25 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	20:00 Tokyo Station	2h13	22:13 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 501	20:03 Tokyo Station	2h13	22:16 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 287	20:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	22:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 663	20:12 Tokyo Station	2h49	23:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 503	20:18 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:28 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	20:21 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:31 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 505	20:24 Tokyo Station	2h12	22:36 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 507	20:30 Tokyo Station	2h12	22:42 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	20:39 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:49 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 511	20:48 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:58 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	20:54 Tokyo Station	2h09	23:03 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 289	21:03 Tokyo Station	2h11	23:14 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 515	21:09 Tokyo Station	2h11	23:20 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 291	21:12 Tokyo Station	2h10	23:22 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 517	21:21 Tokyo Station	2h08	23:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 293	21:24 Tokyo Station	2h07	23:31 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Monday 8 June
Nozomi 1	6:00 Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 631	6:21 Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 231	6:42 Tokyo Station	2h09	8:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 803	6:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 233	7:00 Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	7:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 315	7:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 235	7:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 633	7:36 Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 237	7:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 807	7:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	8:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 239	8:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 635	8:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 129	8:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 811	8:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 243	9:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	9:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 247	9:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 637	9:36 Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 249	9:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 815	9:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	13:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 251	10:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	10:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 253	10:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 639	10:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	13:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 361	10:39 Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 369	10:54 Tokyo Station	2h15	13:09 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 819	10:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	14:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 255	11:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	13:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	11:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	13:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 371	11:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	13:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 Tokyo Station	2h11	13:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	13:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 641	11:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	14:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 379	11:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	13:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	14:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 823	11:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	15:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 257	12:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	14:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	12:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	14:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	14:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	14:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	14:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 643	12:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	15:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 397	12:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	14:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	15:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 827	12:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	16:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 259	13:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	15:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	13:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	15:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	13:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	15:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 407	13:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	15:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	13:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	15:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 645	13:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	16:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 413	13:42 Tokyo Station	2h15	15:57 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	13:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	16:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 831	13:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	17:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 261	14:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	16:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	14:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	16:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	14:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	16:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 425	14:24 Tokyo Station	2h15	16:39 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	14:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	16:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 647	14:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	17:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 427	14:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	16:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	14:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	17:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 835	14:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	18:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 263	15:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	17:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	15:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	17:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	15:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	17:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 439	15:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	17:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	15:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	17:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 649	15:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	18:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 265	15:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	17:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	15:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	18:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 839	15:57 Tokyo Station	3h37	19:34 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 267	16:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	18:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	16:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	18:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	16:12 Tokyo Station	2h11	18:23 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 453	16:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	18:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	16:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	18:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 651	16:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	19:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 269	16:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	18:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 721	17:03 Tokyo Station	2h34	19:37 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 55	17:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	19:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 653	17:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	20:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 275	17:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	19:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	17:48 Tokyo Station	2h12	20:00 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 655	18:03 Tokyo Station	2h51	20:54 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 279	18:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	20:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	18:30 Tokyo Station	2h14	20:44 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 657	18:33 Tokyo Station	2h39	21:12 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 281	18:39 Tokyo Station	2h12	20:51 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	18:51 Tokyo Station	2h15	21:06 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 283	19:00 Tokyo Station	2h15	21:15 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 659	19:03 Tokyo Station	2h46	21:49 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	19:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	21:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	19:21 Tokyo Station	2h11	21:32 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 661	19:30 Tokyo Station	2h34	22:04 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	19:39 Tokyo Station	2h13	21:52 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 285	19:48 Tokyo Station	2h13	22:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 855	19:57 Tokyo Station	3h28	23:25 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	20:00 Tokyo Station	2h13	22:13 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 287	20:09 Tokyo Station	2h12	22:21 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 663	20:12 Tokyo Station	2h49	23:01 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	20:21 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:31 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	20:39 Tokyo Station	2h10	22:49 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	20:54 Tokyo Station	2h09	23:03 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 289	21:03 Tokyo Station	2h11	23:14 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 291	21:12 Tokyo Station	2h10	23:22 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 517	21:21 Tokyo Station	2h08	23:29 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 293	21:24 Tokyo Station	2h07	23:31 Kyoto Station	0 changesdirect

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Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kyoto

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Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto run on average 106 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.

There are 106 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

Coach from £33

Distance

371 km

Average train duration

3h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

£69

Trains per day

106

Direct trains

106

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

6:00

Last train

21:44

Cheapest Month

Mar

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Jul - Sept

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £33

Train companies: JR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation from Tokyo to Kyoto trainsJR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation trains will get you between Tokyo and Kyoto from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Willer Express

About

WILLER EXPRESS Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese bus company operating since 2005, offering extensive intercity bus services across Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. With approximately 22 routes and 352 daily departures, it serves over 2.65 million passengers annually. The company provides a range of seating options, including the "ReBorn" and "DOME" seats, designed for enhanced comfort and privacy. WILLER EXPRESS also emphasizes safety through strict compliance with regulations, regular vehicle inspections, and the use of IoT technology for real-time monitoring. Additionally, it has expanded its services internationally, operating intercity buses in Vietnam and Taiwan.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

7h 45m

Cheapest Price

£33

Luggage included

Up to two pieces of luggage may be checked per passenger.

Additional luggage

Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.

Luggage storage

Luggage is stored in the bus trunk or overhead compartments, depending on bus type.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations may incur fees; specific terms depend on the fare type and timing of cancellation.

Refund

Refunds are provided for cancellations; specific terms depend on the fare type and timing of cancellation.

Unaccompagned minor

Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to travel on Willer Express buses.

Amenities on board the train

Seat reservation

An arrangement fee of 330 yen is charged for each trip upon reservation of an intercity express bus with reserved seats.

Toilets

JR Central

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 7m

Cheapest Price

£71

peach aviation

About

Peach Aviation is a Japanese low-cost airline headquartered at Kansai International Airport in Tajiri, Osaka Prefecture. Established in 2011 as A&F Aviation, it began operations in March 2012. As Japan's first true low-cost carrier, Peach aims to provide affordable air travel with Japanese quality service for the Asian region. The airline operates a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, serving numerous domestic and international routes across East Asia. Peach Aviation is a subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 35m

Cheapest Price

£38

Luggage included

1 personal item (40x30x25cm)

Additional luggage

Up to 20kg checked baggage can be purchased

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made at least 14 days before departure receive full refund as credit, less than 14 days no refund unless premium fare purchased.

Pregnant on board

Up to 28th week with medical certificate. Between 28-36 weeks, medical certificate issued within 7 days of flight required

Unaccompagned minor

Children 5 years old and up can travel alone on flights with Peach. For unaccompanied minors, Peach provides support at the airport and on board, including checking in on the child periodically. Contact Peach directly at least three days before your departure to arrange for this assistance.

FAQs: Tokyo to Kyoto train

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

The cost of a train ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £69, while the average price tends to be around £73.

The train journey from Tokyo to Kyoto covers a distance of 371 km and takes approximately 2h 7m. Trains run 106 per day.

The train distance from Tokyo to Kyoto is 371 km.

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

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

Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto run approximately 106 times per day.

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

Yes, there is a direct train between Tokyo and Kyoto. The service operates 106 times per day, provided by JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation.

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

There is no night train service from Tokyo to Kyoto.

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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto is by coach, costing approximately £33.

Booking trains from Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Tokyo and Kyoto

Tokyo

Kyoto

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

Tokyo Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

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Ticket Office

information

Address

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Ticket Office Hours

46227

Car connection

true

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.

Parking

Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.

Dining

Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.

Taxis

Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.

Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.

Public transport options for Tokyo Station

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