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Tue, May 12
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for May 12

Cheapest price

€77

Average price

€77

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Kyoto to Tokyo will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.

Fast trains

Of the 142 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo on Tue, May 12, 142 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, May 12 the 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 .

On Tue, May 12 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.

  • JR CentralNozomi 52
    7:45 PM2h12
    Kyoto Station
    9:57 PMTokyo Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralHikari 638
    7:33 AM2h39
    Kyoto Station
    10:12 AMTokyo Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralHikari 636
    6:57 AM2h45
    Kyoto Station
    9:42 AMTokyo Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralNozomi 70
    7:06 AM2h09
    Kyoto Station
    9:15 AMTokyo Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralHikari 634
    6:25 AM2h44
    Kyoto Station
    9:09 AMTokyo Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers

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Compare bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €34. 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 bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €76.

Distance: 371 km

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€81

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€68

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2h 55m

Average total duration

2h 25m

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9h 42m

Average total duration

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4h 36m

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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, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
JR CentralNozomi 2306:14 AM Kyoto Station
2h09
8:23 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6346:25 AM Kyoto Station
2h44
9:09 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2326:29 AM Kyoto Station
2h10
8:39 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 666:38 AM Kyoto Station
2h13
8:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 686:47 AM Kyoto Station
2h10
8:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3086:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6366:57 AM Kyoto Station
2h45
9:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 707:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h09
9:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2347:12 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 727:24 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2367:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
9:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6387:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
10:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3167:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
9:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 747:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6407:51 AM Kyoto Station
2h51
10:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2387:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2408:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
10:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3228:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:21 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8088:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
11:48 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 768:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
10:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2428:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 788:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6428:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
11:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3288:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 28:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2448:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 809:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
11:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3349:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:21 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7009:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
11:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8129:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
12:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 829:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
11:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 49:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3389:24 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2469:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6449:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
12:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3409:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 849:39 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:54 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 869:48 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 610:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
12:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70210:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
12:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 81610:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
1:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 8810:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
12:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 810:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
12:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 24810:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64610:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
1:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 35210:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:51 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1010:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
12:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 12210:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1211:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
1:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70411:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
1:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82011:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
2:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36211:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
1:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1411:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25011:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
1:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64811:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
2:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 9011:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 12811:48 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
2:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1612:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
2:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70612:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
2:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82412:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
3:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37812:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
2:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1812:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
2:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25212:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
2:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 65012:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
3:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 9212:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
2:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39012:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 201:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
3:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7081:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
3:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8281:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
4:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3941:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
3:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 221:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2541:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
3:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6521:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
4:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 941:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4061:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 242:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
4:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7102:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
4:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8322:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
5:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4102:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
4:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 262:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2562:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
4:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6542:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h36
5:09 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 962:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 283:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
5:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4263:06 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
5:21 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7123:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
5:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8363:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
6:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2583:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
5:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 303:22 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
5:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2603:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
5:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6563:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
6:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 983:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
5:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1623:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
6:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 324:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
6:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7144:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
6:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8404:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
7:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2644:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
6:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 344:22 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
6:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2664:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
6:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6584:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h36
7:09 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4464:36 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
6:51 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1004:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
6:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1724:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
7:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 365:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
7:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4565:06 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
7:21 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7165:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
7:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8445:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
8:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2685:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
7:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 385:22 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
7:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2705:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
7:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6605:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
8:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 405:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
7:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1025:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
8:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 426:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
8:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7186:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
8:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8486:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
9:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2726:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
8:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 446:22 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
8:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2746:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
8:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6626:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
9:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4766:36 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
8:51 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 466:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
8:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1046:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 487:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
9:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7207:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h29
9:36 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8527:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
10:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2767:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
9:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 507:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1907:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6647:36 PM Kyoto Station
2h42
10:18 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 527:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 548:00 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7228:03 PM Kyoto Station
2h24
10:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2808:15 PM Kyoto Station
2h09
10:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 568:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2828:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6668:36 PM Kyoto Station
2h30
11:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 588:47 PM Kyoto Station
2h10
10:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6688:59 PM Kyoto Station
2h30
11:29 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 609:02 PM Kyoto Station
2h10
11:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 629:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
11:32 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 649:38 PM Kyoto Station
2h07
11:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, May 13
JR CentralNozomi 2306:14 AM Kyoto Station
2h09
8:23 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6346:25 AM Kyoto Station
2h44
9:09 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2326:29 AM Kyoto Station
2h10
8:39 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 666:38 AM Kyoto Station
2h13
8:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 686:47 AM Kyoto Station
2h10
8:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3086:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6366:57 AM Kyoto Station
2h45
9:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3107:00 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 707:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h09
9:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2347:12 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 727:24 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2367:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
9:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6387:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
10:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3167:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
9:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 747:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
9:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6407:51 AM Kyoto Station
2h51
10:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2387:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2408:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
10:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3228:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:21 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8088:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
11:48 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 768:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
10:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2428:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 788:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6428:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
11:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3288:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
10:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 28:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
10:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2448:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 809:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
11:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3349:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:21 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7009:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
11:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8129:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
12:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 829:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
11:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 49:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3389:24 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
11:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2469:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6449:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
12:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3409:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 849:39 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
11:54 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 869:48 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3449:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
12:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 610:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
12:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 34610:06 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:21 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70210:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
12:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 81610:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
1:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 8810:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
12:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 810:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
12:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 24810:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64610:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
1:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 35210:36 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
12:51 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1010:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
12:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 12210:54 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1211:01 AM Kyoto Station
2h14
1:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70411:07 AM Kyoto Station
2h35
1:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82011:10 AM Kyoto Station
3h38
2:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36211:13 AM Kyoto Station
2h11
1:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1411:21 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25011:30 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
1:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64811:33 AM Kyoto Station
2h39
2:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37011:39 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
1:54 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 9011:45 AM Kyoto Station
2h12
1:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 12811:48 AM Kyoto Station
2h15
2:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1612:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
2:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70612:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
2:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82412:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
3:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 13212:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
2:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1812:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
2:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25212:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
2:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 65012:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
3:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 38612:39 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
2:54 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 9212:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
2:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39012:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 201:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
3:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7081:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
3:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8281:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
4:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3941:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
3:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 221:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2541:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
3:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6521:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h39
4:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 941:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
3:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4061:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 242:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
4:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7102:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
4:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8322:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
5:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4102:13 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
4:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 262:21 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2562:30 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
4:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6542:33 PM Kyoto Station
2h36
5:09 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 962:45 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
4:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4222:54 PM Kyoto Station
2h12
5:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 283:01 PM Kyoto Station
2h14
5:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4263:06 PM Kyoto Station
2h15
5:21 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7123:07 PM Kyoto Station
2h35
5:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8363:10 PM Kyoto Station
3h38
6:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2583:16 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
5:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 303:22 PM Kyoto Station
2h11
5:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2603:30 PM Kyoto Station
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JR Central as well as JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Starflyer and more offer trains services from Kyoto to Tokyo.
Omio is the only official third party seller for JR Central tickets.

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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare JR Central with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Kyoto to Tokyo.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo

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Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 104 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €76 but you can travel from only €31 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 €31
Distance
371 km
Average train duration
2h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
€76
Trains per day
104
Direct trains
104
Fastest train
2h 7m
First train
6:00 AM
Last train
9:44 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
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

Train companies: JR Central, Starflyer from Kyoto to Tokyo trainsJR Central, 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

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
€76
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.

Starflyer

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
€65
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: Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo can start from as little as €76 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kyoto to Tokyo is €81; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Kyoto to Tokyo is 2h 7m to travel the 371 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Kyoto to Tokyo leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Kyoto to Tokyo leaves at 9:44 PM.
Yes,there are 104 direct trains a day from Kyoto to Tokyo with JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Starflyer. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Kyoto to Tokyo, you can count on JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, JR Central, Starflyer for the best way to get you to Tokyo. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Kyoto and Tokyo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Tokyo from Kyoto is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 7m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Kyoto to Tokyo is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo including taking a bus, train, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Kyoto to Tokyo

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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.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00–23:00
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Distance to city center
3 km
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Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station.
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Parking
  • Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side.
Dining
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
Taxis
  • Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station.
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  • The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
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  • Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station.
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