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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kyoto

Showing times and prices for Aug 11

Cheapest price

€78

Average price

€83

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Kyoto will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.

Fast trains

Of the 173 trains that leave Tokyo for Kyoto on Tue, Aug 11, 173 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 11 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, Aug 11 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.

Hikari 649
3:33 PM2h39
Tokyo Station
6:12 PMKyoto Station
€781One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 661
7:30 PM2h34
Tokyo Station
10:04 PMKyoto Station
€781One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 657
6:33 PM2h39
Tokyo Station
9:12 PMKyoto Station
€781One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 631
6:21 AM2h45
Tokyo Station
9:06 AMKyoto Station
€781One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 653
5:33 PM2h39
Tokyo Station
8:12 PMKyoto Station
€781One-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 €35. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €34.

Distance: 371 km

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€80 Average price	€51 Average price Cheapest	€82 Average price
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m 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, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 111	6:06 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 631	6:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 113	6:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:33 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 115	6:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:51 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 803	6:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 117	7:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 317	7:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	7:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 633	7:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 121	7:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 123	7:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 125	7:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:09 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 807	7:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 331	8:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 635	8:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 129	8:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 131	8:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 133	8:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:09 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 811	8:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 343	9:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 137	9:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 345	9:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:39 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 637	9:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 139	9:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 141	9:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 351	9:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 815	9:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	1:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 355	10:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 357	10:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 145	10:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 359	10:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 639	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	1:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 147	10:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 149	10:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 367	10:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 369	10:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 819	10:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	2:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 151	11:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	1:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 371	11:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 153	11:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	1:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 641	11:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	2:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 155	11:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 157	11:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	2:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 383	11:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 823	11:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	3:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 159	12:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	2:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 161	12:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	2:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 643	12:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	3:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 163	12:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	2:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 165	12:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 399	12:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 827	12:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	4:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 259	1:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	3:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 403	1:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 169	1:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	3:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 645	1:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	4:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 173	1:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 415	1:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 831	1:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	5:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 261	2:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	4:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	4:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 177	2:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	4:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	4:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 647	2:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	5:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 427	2:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 181	2:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 431	2:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	5:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 835	2:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	6:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 263	3:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	5:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	5:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 435	3:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 185	3:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	5:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 649	3:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	6:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 265	3:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 445	3:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	6:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 839	3:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	7:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 267	4:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	6:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	6:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 449	4:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 453	4:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	6:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 651	4:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	7:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 269	4:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 271	5:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	7:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	7:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 463	5:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 273	5:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	7:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 653	5:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	8:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 275	5:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 473	5:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 277	6:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 655	6:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h51	8:54 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 475	6:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 279	6:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	8:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 657	6:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	9:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 281	6:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 283	7:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 659	7:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h46	9:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 661	7:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:04 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 493	7:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:45 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:52 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 285	7:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 499	7:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 855	7:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h28	11:25 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:13 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 287	8:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 663	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h49	11:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 507	8:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:42 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 511	8:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:58 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h09	11:03 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 289	9:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:14 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 291	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	11:22 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 517	9:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h08	11:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 293	9:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h07	11:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, August 12
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 631	6:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 115	6:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:51 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 803	6:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 117	7:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 317	7:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	7:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 633	7:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 121	7:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 123	7:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 327	7:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:09 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 807	7:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 331	8:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 635	8:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 129	8:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 131	8:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 133	8:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:09 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 811	8:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 135	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 343	9:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 137	9:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 345	9:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:39 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 637	9:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 139	9:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 141	9:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 351	9:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 815	9:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	1:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 143	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 355	10:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 357	10:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 145	10:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 359	10:24 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 639	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	1:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 147	10:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 149	10:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 367	10:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 819	10:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	2:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 151	11:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	1:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 371	11:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 153	11:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	1:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 641	11:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	2:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 155	11:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 157	11:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	2:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 383	11:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 823	11:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	3:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 159	12:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	2:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 161	12:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
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Nozomi 293	9:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h07	11:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kyoto

Japan

Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto run on average 124 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €76 but you can travel from only €34 by flight.

There are 124 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 €34

Distance

371 km

Average train duration

3h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

€76

Trains per day

124

Direct trains

124

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

6:00 AM

Last train

9:44 PM

Cheapest Month

Mar

Cheapest Day

Wed

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jul - Sep

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from €34

Train companies: JR Central from Tokyo to Kyoto trainsJR Central trains will get you between Tokyo and Kyoto from €34. 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

241 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.

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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.

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 €80; 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 124 direct trains a day from Tokyo to Kyoto with JR Central. 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 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

Most Tokyo to Kyoto trains use the Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Tokyo and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Tokyo

Arrival train stations in Kyoto

Which Tokyo station do trains to Kyoto leave from?

Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto leave from Tokyo Station. The station is from Tokyo city centre at 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

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City-centre transport

Getting to Tokyo Station from Tokyo city centre

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Tokyo Station train station facilities and services

Tokyo Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

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

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. ATMs are multiple ATMs available, including Japan Post Bank ATMs and other major banks.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Tokyo Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Tokyo Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Station: Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.

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