Tokyo to Kyoto train with JR Central

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kyoto

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Cheapest price

€80

Average price

€80

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Trains per day

117

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

Fast trains

Of the 117 trains that leave Tokyo for Kyoto on Sat, Mar 28, 117 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 8 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 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 215
07:21AM2h11
Tokyo Station
09:32AMKyoto Station
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralHikari 507
10:03AM2h34
Tokyo Station
12:37PMKyoto Station
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralHikari 501
07:03AM2h34
Tokyo Station
09:37AMKyoto Station
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralNozomi 45
03:30PM2h14
Tokyo Station
05:44PMKyoto Station
801One-way
0 transfers
JR CentralNozomi 69
11:48AM2h12
Tokyo Station
02:00PMKyoto Station
801One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €77.

Distance: 371 km

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€81

Average price

€80

Average price

€57

Average price

Cheapest

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 32m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

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Live departures

Tokyo to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Saturday, March 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:15 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 19:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h08
11:08 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 39:15 PM Tokyo Station
2h09
11:24 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6319:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h45
12:06 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 59:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:45 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2119:42 PM Tokyo Station
2h09
11:51 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 79:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h13
12:01 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7039:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
1:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21310:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50110:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
12:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 910:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21510:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1110:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
12:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63310:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
1:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21710:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1310:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 70710:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
2:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6111:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
1:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50311:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
1:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1511:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21911:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1711:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
1:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63511:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
2:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22111:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6311:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 71111:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
3:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22312:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50512:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
2:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22512:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:21 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1912:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22712:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2112:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
2:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63712:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
3:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22912:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6512:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
3:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 71512:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
4:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2311:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
3:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5071:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
3:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 231:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2331:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 251:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
3:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6391:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
4:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 671:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7191:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
5:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2352:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
4:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5092:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
4:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 272:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
4:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 292:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
4:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6412:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
5:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 692:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7232:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
6:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2373:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
5:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5113:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
5:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 313:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
5:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 333:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
5:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6433:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
6:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 713:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
6:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7273:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
7:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2394:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
6:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5134:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
6:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 354:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
6:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 374:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
6:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6454:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
7:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 734:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
7:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7314:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
8:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2415:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
7:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5155:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
7:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 395:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
7:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 415:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
7:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6475:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
8:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 755:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7355:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
9:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2436:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
8:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5176:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
8:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 436:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
8:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 456:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
8:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6496:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
9:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2456:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 776:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7396:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
10:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2477:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
9:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5197:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
9:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 477:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
9:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 497:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
9:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6517:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
10:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2497:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
9:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 517:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2518:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
10:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5218:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
10:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 538:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
10:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 558:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
10:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6538:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
11:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2558:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
10:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 798:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2579:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
11:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6559:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h51
11:54 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 579:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
11:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 819:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
11:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6579:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
12:12 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2619:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 599:51 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:06 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 26310:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
12:15 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 65910:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h46
12:49 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 8310:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 8510:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:32 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 66110:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
1:04 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 8710:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h13
12:52 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 26510:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h13
1:01 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 75510:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h28
2:25 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 8911:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h13
1:13 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 26711:09 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:21 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 66311:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h49
2:01 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 9111:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h10
1:31 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 9311:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h10
1:49 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 9511:54 AM Tokyo Station
2h09
2:03 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 26912:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:14 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 27112:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h10
2:22 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 27312:24 PM Tokyo Station
2h07
2:31 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 19:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h08
11:08 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 39:15 PM Tokyo Station
2h09
11:24 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6319:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h45
12:06 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 59:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
11:45 PM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 79:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h13
12:01 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7039:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
1:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21310:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50110:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
12:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 910:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
12:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1110:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
12:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63310:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
1:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21710:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
12:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1310:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 70710:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
2:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6111:00 PM Tokyo Station
2h15
1:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50311:03 PM Tokyo Station
2h34
1:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1511:12 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 21911:21 PM Tokyo Station
2h11
1:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1711:30 PM Tokyo Station
2h14
1:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63511:33 PM Tokyo Station
2h39
2:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22111:39 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
1:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6311:48 PM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 71111:57 PM Tokyo Station
3h37
3:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22312:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
2:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50512:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
2:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1912:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22712:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
2:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2112:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
2:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 63712:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
3:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22912:39 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
2:51 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 6512:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
3:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 71512:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
4:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2311:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
3:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5071:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
3:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 231:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2331:21 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
3:32 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 251:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
3:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6391:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
4:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 671:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
4:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7191:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
5:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2352:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
4:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5092:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
4:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 272:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
4:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 292:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
4:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6412:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
5:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 692:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
5:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7232:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
6:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2373:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
5:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5113:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
5:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 313:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
5:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 333:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
5:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6433:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
6:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 713:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
6:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7273:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
7:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2394:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
6:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5134:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
6:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 354:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
6:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 374:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
6:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6454:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
7:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 734:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
7:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7314:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
8:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2415:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
7:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5155:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
7:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 395:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
7:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 415:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
7:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6475:33 AM Tokyo Station
2h39
8:12 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 755:48 AM Tokyo Station
2h12
8:00 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7355:57 AM Tokyo Station
3h37
9:34 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2436:00 AM Tokyo Station
2h15
8:15 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5176:03 AM Tokyo Station
2h34
8:37 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 436:12 AM Tokyo Station
2h11
8:23 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 456:30 AM Tokyo Station
2h14
8:44 AM Kyoto Station0 transfersDirect
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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 111 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €77 but you can travel from only €31 by flight.

There are 111 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
3h 54m
Cheapest ticket price
€77
Trains per day
111
Direct trains
111
Fastest train
2h 7m
First train
06:00
Last train
21:44
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, Willer Express, peach aviation from Tokyo to Kyoto trainsJR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation trains will get you between Tokyo and Kyoto 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
€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 €77 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 111 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 February.
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.
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