- Must visit
Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest and largest museum, with major collections of samurai armor, Buddhist art, ceramics, and national treasures in Ueno Park.
Flights from Kyoto to Tokyo depart on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $46 (€38) but you can travel from only $41 (€34) by bus.
There are 39 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:10, the last at 21:45. The fastest flight covers the 230 miles (371 km) distance in 1h 10m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Flights per day 58 |
Direct flights 39 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 6:10 AM |
Last flight 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$357
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
51
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $357 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 51 flights that leave Kyoto for Tokyo onFri, Jul 03, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the direct flights cover the 371 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 03 the longest flights will take 1 h 15 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.
GK230
GK238
MM307
GK234
MM313
JL220
JL114
JL102
JL118
JL116Omio recommends booking the train 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $98 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyoto to Tokyo:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average $98 (€81).
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo flights for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JL114 | 11:25 AM Osaka | 1h15 | 12:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2173 · JL166 | 12:20 PM Osaka | 5h50 | 6:10 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL116 | 12:25 PM Osaka | 1h15 | 1:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2235 · JL178 | 1:15 PM Osaka | 7h00 | 8:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2057 · JL320 | 1:15 PM Osaka | 4h35 | 5:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL118 | 1:25 PM Osaka | 1h15 | 2:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2387 · JL634 | 1:50 PM Osaka | 5h10 | 7:00 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL120 | 2:15 PM Osaka | 1h20 | 3:35 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL3006 | 2:30 PM Osaka | 1h30 | 4:00 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2355 · JL284 | 2:30 PM Osaka | 4h20 | 6:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL224 | 2:45 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 4:10 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL124 | 3:30 PM Osaka | 1h30 | 5:00 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL126 | 4:20 PM Osaka | 1h30 | 5:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2237 · JL178 | 4:25 PM Osaka | 3h50 | 8:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2237 · JL174 | 4:25 PM Osaka | 18h30 | 10:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2179 · JL168 | 4:25 PM Osaka | 5h40 | 10:05 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2179 · JL162 | 4:25 PM Osaka | 17h30 | 9:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL128 | 4:45 PM Osaka | 1h25 | 6:10 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2389 · JL638 | 5:25 PM Osaka | 4h20 | 9:45 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2415 · JL652 | 5:25 PM Osaka | 3h25 | 8:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2357 · JL278 | 6:10 PM Osaka | 16h25 | 10:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2357 · JL280 | 6:10 PM Osaka | 19h05 | 1:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2357 · JL276 | 6:10 PM Osaka | 14h50 | 9:00 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL130 | 6:20 PM Osaka | 1h20 | 7:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
MM313 | 7:20 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 8:50 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL134 | 7:30 PM Osaka | 1h20 | 8:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL6080 | 7:50 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 9:15 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK234 | 7:50 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 9:15 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL138 | 8:00 PM Osaka | 1h20 | 9:20 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL6082 | 9:00 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 10:25 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK238 | 9:00 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 10:25 PM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL228 | 9:05 PM Osaka Kansai | 1h25 | 10:30 PM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
JL220 | 6:40 AM Osaka Kansai | 1h10 | 7:50 AM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2401 · JL642 | 7:05 AM Osaka | 3h30 | 10:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL102 | 7:05 AM Osaka | 1h15 | 8:20 AM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2345 · JL278 | 7:10 AM Osaka | 3h25 | 10:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2345 · JL280 | 7:10 AM Osaka | 6h05 | 1:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2361 · JL668 | 7:20 AM Osaka | 6h20 | 1:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2361 · JL664 | 7:20 AM Osaka | 4h35 | 11:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL104 | 7:25 AM Osaka | 1h15 | 8:40 AM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2383 · JL626 | 7:30 AM Osaka | 4h35 | 12:05 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL6030 | 7:35 AM Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:05 AM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
GK230 | 7:35 AM Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:05 AM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
MM307 | 7:45 AM Osaka Kansai | 1h30 | 9:15 AM Tokyo Narita | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2233 · JL174 | 8:00 AM Osaka | 2h55 | 10:55 AM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2233 · JL178 | 8:00 AM Osaka | 12h15 | 8:15 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL106 | 8:20 AM Osaka | 1h15 | 9:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL110 | 9:20 AM Osaka | 1h15 | 10:35 AM Tokyo Haneda | 0 transfersDirect | |
JL2405 · JL644 | 9:20 AM Osaka | 3h20 | 12:40 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2301 · JL436 | 9:30 AM Osaka | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2301 · JL434 | 9:30 AM Osaka | 3h35 | 1:05 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
JL2301 · JL438 | 9:30 AM Osaka | 9h40 | 7:10 PM Tokyo Haneda | 1 transfer | |
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Most Kyoto to Tokyo flights use the Osaka to Tokyo Haneda airport pair, with some services landing at Tokyo Narita. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Tokyo airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Tokyo Haneda is 6 km from Tokyo city centre. Public transport options include:
Tokyo Haneda has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants are located in all terminals, including Japanese, Western, and fast food options.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering various currency options.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tokyo Haneda: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tokyo Haneda: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Haneda: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are located within the airport, such as the Royal Park Hotel in terminal 3..
Tokyo Narita is 6 km from Tokyo city centre. Public transport options include:
Tokyo Narita has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering Japanese, Western, and intertiol cuisines. Top options include Sushi Kyotatsu and Tatsu.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering services for various intertiol banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tokyo Narita: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tokyo Narita: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tokyo Narita: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as the rita Airport Rest House within walking distance, and others like Hilton Tokyo rita are nearby..
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