Tokyo to Kyoto train with JR Central

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

Showing times and prices for May 12

Cheapest price

€77

Average price

€77

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Trains per day

138

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto 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 138 trains that leave Tokyo for Kyoto on Tue, May 12, 138 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 8 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 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.

  • JR CentralNozomi 91
    8:21 PM2h10
    Tokyo Station
    10:31 PMKyoto Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralNozomi 7
    6:48 AM2h13
    Tokyo Station
    9:01 AMKyoto Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralNozomi 47
    4:12 PM2h11
    Tokyo Station
    6:23 PMKyoto Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralHikari 661
    7:30 PM2h34
    Tokyo Station
    10:04 PMKyoto Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers
  • JR CentralNozomi 69
    11:48 AM2h12
    Tokyo Station
    2:00 PMKyoto Station
    771One-way
    0 transfers

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Compare bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €38. 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 bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €42.

Distance: 371 km

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€81

Average price

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3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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Average total duration

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2h 39m

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kyoto 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 16:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h08
8:08 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36:15 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:24 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6316:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h45
9:06 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1136:24 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:33 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 56:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:45 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2316:42 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 76:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h13
9:01 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8036:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
10:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2337:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7017:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
9:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3157:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 97:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1197:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 117:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
9:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6337:36 AM Tokyo Station
2h36
10:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2377:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 137:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8077:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
11:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 618:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
10:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7038:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
10:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3298:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 158:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3318:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:29 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1278:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 178:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
10:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6358:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
11:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2418:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3378:45 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:57 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 638:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3418:54 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:09 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8118:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
12:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1359:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7059:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
11:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2459:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 199:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3439:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:29 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2479:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3459:24 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:39 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 219:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
11:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6379:36 AM Tokyo Station
2h36
12:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2499:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 659:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3539:54 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:09 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8159:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
1:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25110:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70710:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
12:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 35510:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2310:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25310:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2510:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
12:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 63910:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
1:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36110:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:50 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 6710:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 81910:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
2:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25511:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
1:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70911:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
1:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2711:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37311:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:29 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2911:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
1:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64111:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
2:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37911:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 6911:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82311:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
3:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25712:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 71112:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
2:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3112:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39312:24 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:39 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3312:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
2:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64312:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
3:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39712:42 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:57 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 7112:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
3:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82712:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
4:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2591:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
3:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7131:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
3:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 351:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4071:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 371:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
3:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6451:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
4:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 731:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8311:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
5:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2612:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
4:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7152:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
4:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 392:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
4:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4252:24 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
4:39 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 412:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
4:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6472:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
5:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1792:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 752:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8352:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
6:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2633:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
5:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7173:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
5:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 433:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
5:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 453:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
5:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6493:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
6:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2653:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 773:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
6:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8393:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
7:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2674:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
6:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7194:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
6:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 474:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
6:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4534:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
6:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 494:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
6:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6514:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
7:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2694:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
6:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 514:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
7:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2715:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
7:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7215:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
7:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 535:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
7:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2735:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
7:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 555:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
7:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6535:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
8:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2755:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
7:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 795:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2776:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
8:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6556:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h51
8:54 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 576:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
8:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2796:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
8:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 816:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
8:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6576:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
9:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2816:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 596:51 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
9:06 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2837:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
9:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6597:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h46
9:49 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 837:09 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 857:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6617:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
10:04 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 877:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h13
9:52 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2857:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h13
10:01 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8557:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h28
11:25 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 898:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h13
10:13 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2878:09 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6638:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h49
11:01 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 918:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h10
10:31 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 938:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h10
10:49 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 958:54 PM Tokyo Station
2h09
11:03 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2899:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:14 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2919:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h10
11:22 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2939:24 PM Tokyo Station
2h07
11:31 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, May 13
JR CentralNozomi 16:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h08
8:08 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36:15 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:24 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6316:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h45
9:06 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1136:24 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:33 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 56:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:45 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2316:42 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
8:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 76:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h13
9:01 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8036:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
10:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2337:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7017:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
9:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 97:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3177:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:29 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1197:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 117:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
9:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6337:36 AM Tokyo Station
2h36
10:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2377:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3237:45 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:57 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 137:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8077:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
11:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 618:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
10:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7038:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
10:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3298:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 158:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3318:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:29 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1278:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 178:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
10:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6358:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
11:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2418:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1318:45 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:57 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 638:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3418:54 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:09 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8118:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
12:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1359:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7059:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
11:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2459:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 199:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3439:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:29 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2479:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3459:24 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:39 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 219:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
11:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6379:36 AM Tokyo Station
2h36
12:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2499:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:50 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 659:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3539:54 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:09 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8159:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
1:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25110:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70710:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
12:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 35510:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2310:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25310:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2510:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
12:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 63910:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
1:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 36110:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:50 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 6710:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 81910:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
2:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25511:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
1:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 70911:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
1:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2711:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37311:18 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:29 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2911:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
1:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64111:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
2:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 37911:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 6911:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82311:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
3:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 25712:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 71112:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
2:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3112:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39312:24 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:39 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 3312:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
2:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 64312:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
3:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 39712:42 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:57 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 7112:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
3:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 82712:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
4:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2591:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
3:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7131:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
3:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 351:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4071:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 371:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
3:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6451:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
4:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4131:42 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
3:57 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 731:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8311:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
5:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2612:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
4:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7152:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
4:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 392:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
4:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 412:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
4:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6472:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
5:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 1792:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 752:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:00 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralKodama 8352:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
6:34 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2633:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
5:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 7173:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
5:37 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4353:09 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 433:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
5:23 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 4393:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
5:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 453:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
5:44 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralHikari 6493:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
6:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 2653:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR CentralNozomi 773:48 PM Tokyo Station
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Why should you book Tokyo to Kyoto trains with Omio?

JR Central as well as Willer Express or peach aviation offer trains services from Tokyo to Kyoto.
Omio is the only official third party seller for JR Central tickets.

Why book with Omio vs JR Central?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for JR Central, but also compare tickets for the likes of Willer Express or peach aviation to find the best option for your trip from Tokyo to Kyoto.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kyoto

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Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto run on average 103 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €76 but you can travel from only €38 by bus.

There are 103 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
Bus from €38
Distance
371 km
Average train duration
3h 24m
Cheapest ticket price
€76
Trains per day
103
Direct trains
103
Fastest train
2h 7m
First train
6:00 AM
Last train
9:44 PM
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Thu
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
Bus from €38

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 €38. 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
€77
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.

Willer Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 50m
Cheapest Price
€35
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

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 40m
Cheapest Price
€31
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.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Accessibility
Peach Aviation offers assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair services and priority boarding. Passengers are advised to request these services in advance to ensure availability and proper arrangements.

FAQs: Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto can start from as little as €76 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto leaves at 6:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Tokyo to Kyoto leaves at 9:44 PM.
Yes,there are 103 direct trains a day from Tokyo to Kyoto with JR Central, peach aviation. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Tokyo to Kyoto, you can count on JR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation for the best way to get you to Kyoto. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Tokyo and Kyoto and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Kyoto from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Kyoto is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto including taking a bus, train, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Tokyo to Kyoto

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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.
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  • Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
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  • Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.
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  • Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.
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  • Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.
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  • Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.
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