Kyoto to Tokyo train

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Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
1,000+ travel companies
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TransPennine Express
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for Feb 10

Cheapest price

€80

Average price

€80

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

142

Distance

365 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 €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.

Fast trains

Of the 142 trains that leave Kyoto for Tokyo on Tue, Feb 10, 142 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Feb 10 the direct trains cover the 365 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, Feb 10 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 CentralHikari 516
05:08PM2h34
Kyoto
07:42PMTokyo
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralNozomi 248
05:16PM2h11
Kyoto
07:27PMTokyo
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralNozomi 288
06:54AM2h12
Kyoto
09:06AMTokyo
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralKodama 720
11:10AM3h38
Kyoto
02:48PMTokyo
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralNozomi 68
06:47AM2h10
Kyoto
08:57AMTokyo
801One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Kyoto to Tokyo

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €31.

Distance: 365 km

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Bus

€58

Average price

€46

Average price

Cheapest

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 5m

Average total duration

8h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

EuroAtlantic Airways

Most popular airline

Willer

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Kyoto to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo trains for today, Monday, February 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 2:14 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
JR_CENTRALNozomi 2109:14 PM Kyoto
2h09
11:23 PM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 6349:25 PM Kyoto
2h44
12:09 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 2129:29 PM Kyoto
2h10
11:39 PM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 669:38 PM Kyoto
2h13
11:51 PM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 689:47 PM Kyoto
2h10
11:57 PM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 2889:54 PM Kyoto
2h12
12:06 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 6369:57 PM Kyoto
2h45
12:42 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 7010:06 PM Kyoto
2h09
12:15 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 21410:12 PM Kyoto
2h12
12:24 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 7210:24 PM Kyoto
2h12
12:36 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 21610:30 PM Kyoto
2h15
12:45 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 63810:33 PM Kyoto
2h39
1:12 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 29610:36 PM Kyoto
2h15
12:51 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 7410:45 PM Kyoto
2h12
12:57 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 64010:51 PM Kyoto
2h51
1:42 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 21810:54 PM Kyoto
2h12
1:06 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 22011:01 PM Kyoto
2h14
1:15 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALKodama 70811:10 PM Kyoto
3h38
2:48 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 7611:13 PM Kyoto
2h11
1:24 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 22211:21 PM Kyoto
2h12
1:33 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 7811:30 PM Kyoto
2h15
1:45 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 64211:33 PM Kyoto
2h39
2:12 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 30811:36 PM Kyoto
2h15
1:51 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 211:45 PM Kyoto
2h12
1:57 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 22411:54 PM Kyoto
2h12
2:06 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 8012:01 AM Kyoto
2h14
2:15 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 50012:08 AM Kyoto
2h34
2:42 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALKodama 71212:10 AM Kyoto
3h38
3:48 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 8212:13 AM Kyoto
2h11
2:24 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 412:21 AM Kyoto
2h12
2:33 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 22612:30 AM Kyoto
2h15
2:45 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 64412:33 AM Kyoto
2h39
3:12 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 32012:36 AM Kyoto
2h15
2:51 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 8412:39 AM Kyoto
2h15
2:54 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 8612:48 AM Kyoto
2h15
3:03 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 61:01 AM Kyoto
2h14
3:15 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 5021:08 AM Kyoto
2h34
3:42 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALKodama 7161:10 AM Kyoto
3h38
4:48 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 881:13 AM Kyoto
2h11
3:24 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 81:21 AM Kyoto
2h12
3:33 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 2281:30 AM Kyoto
2h15
3:45 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 6461:33 AM Kyoto
2h39
4:12 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 101:45 AM Kyoto
2h12
3:57 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 122:01 AM Kyoto
2h14
4:15 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALHikari 5042:08 AM Kyoto
2h34
4:42 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALKodama 7202:10 AM Kyoto
3h38
5:48 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRALNozomi 3422:13 AM Kyoto
2h11
4:24 AM Tokyo0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo

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Take a train from Kyoto to Tokyo and enjoy the approximately 365 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.

There are 136 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30.

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
365 km
Trains per day
136
Direct trains
136
First train
06:00
Last train
21:30
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

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
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 9:30 PM.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo including taking a bus and flight.
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