Kyoto to Tokyo train with JR Central

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 €86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.

Of the 118 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo on Sat, Mar 28, 118 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Mar 28 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 Sat, Mar 28 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.