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Cheapest price on 30 Sept
66S$
Average ticket price on 30 Sept
66S$
Fastest journey on 30 Sept
59 m
Average journey duration on 30 Sept
59 m
Trains on 30 Sept
66
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Okayama to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Okayama to Kyoto will cost around 66S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 66S$.
On Wed, 30 Sept, we found 66 trains from Okayama to Kyoto, including 66 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 59 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.
Nozomi 648:37 PM1h00Okayama Station9:37 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 608:01 PM1h00Okayama Station9:01 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 9211:40 AM1h03Okayama Station12:43 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 129:58 AM1h01Okayama Station10:59 AMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 9412:40 PM1h03Okayama Station1:43 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 261:20 PM0h59Okayama Station2:19 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 1811:20 AM0h59Okayama Station12:19 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 1410:20 AM0h59Okayama Station11:19 AMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 628:20 PM0h59Okayama Station9:19 PMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
Nozomi 27:44 AM0h59Okayama Station8:43 AMKyoto Station66 S$1One-way0 changes
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Live departures
Okayama to Kyoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Okayama to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 70 | 6:01 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 7:04 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 72 | 6:18 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 7:22 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 6:42 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 7:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 7:06 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 8:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 7:25 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 7:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h22 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:44 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 8:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 8:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 8:07 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 9:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 8:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 9:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 8:33 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 9:38 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 702 | 8:42 AM Okayama Station | 1h20 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:46 AM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 88 | 9:06 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 10:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 9:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 10:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 704 | 9:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 11:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:43 AM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 10:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 10:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 11:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 706 | 10:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 12:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 11:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 128 | 10:46 AM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 11:46 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 11:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 11:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 12:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 708 | 11:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 1:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 12:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 12:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 12:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 1:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 710 | 12:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 2:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 1:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 1:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 1:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 2:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 712 | 1:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 3:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 1:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 2:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 1:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 2:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 2:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 3:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 714 | 2:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 4:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 2:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 3:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 2:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 3:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 3:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 4:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 716 | 3:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 5:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 3:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 4:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 172 | 3:52 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 4:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 3:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 4:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 4:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 5:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 718 | 4:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 6:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 4:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 5:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 4:52 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 5:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 4:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 5:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 5:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 6:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 720 | 5:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 7:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 5:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 6:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 5:52 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 6:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 5:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 6:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 6:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 7:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 722 | 6:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 8:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 6:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 7:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 6:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 7:58 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 7:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 8:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 7:42 PM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 8:01 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:01 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 8:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 9:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 8:37 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 9:13 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 9:44 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:45 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 1 October | |||||
Nozomi 70 | 6:01 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 7:04 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 72 | 6:18 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 7:22 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 74 | 6:42 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 7:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 76 | 7:06 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 8:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 78 | 7:25 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 8:29 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 700 | 7:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h22 | 9:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 2 | 7:44 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 8:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 80 | 7:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 8:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 82 | 8:07 AM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 9:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 4 | 8:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 9:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 84 | 8:33 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 9:38 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 702 | 8:42 AM Okayama Station | 1h20 | 10:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 86 | 8:46 AM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:46 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 6 | 8:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 9:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 88 | 9:06 AM Okayama Station | 1h05 | 10:11 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 8 | 9:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 10:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 704 | 9:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 11:02 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 10 | 9:43 AM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 10:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 12 | 9:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 14 | 10:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 11:19 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 706 | 10:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 12:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 90 | 10:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 11:43 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 16 | 10:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 11:59 AM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 18 | 11:20 AM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 12:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 708 | 11:36 AM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 1:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 92 | 11:40 AM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 12:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 20 | 11:58 AM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 12:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 22 | 12:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 1:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 710 | 12:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 2:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 94 | 12:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 1:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 24 | 12:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 1:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 26 | 1:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 2:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 712 | 1:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 3:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 96 | 1:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 2:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 28 | 1:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 2:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 30 | 2:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 3:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 714 | 2:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 4:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 98 | 2:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 3:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 32 | 2:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 3:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 34 | 3:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 4:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 716 | 3:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 5:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 100 | 3:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 4:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 36 | 3:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 4:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 38 | 4:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 5:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 718 | 4:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 6:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 40 | 4:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 5:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 102 | 4:52 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 5:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 42 | 4:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 5:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 44 | 5:20 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 6:20 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 720 | 5:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 7:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 46 | 5:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 6:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 104 | 5:52 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 6:52 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 48 | 5:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 6:59 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 50 | 6:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 7:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Hikari 722 | 6:36 PM Okayama Station | 1h26 | 8:02 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 52 | 6:40 PM Okayama Station | 1h03 | 7:43 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 54 | 6:58 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 7:58 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 56 | 7:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 8:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 58 | 7:42 PM Okayama Station | 1h04 | 8:46 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 60 | 8:01 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:01 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 62 | 8:20 PM Okayama Station | 0h59 | 9:19 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 64 | 8:37 PM Okayama Station | 1h00 | 9:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 106 | 9:13 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:14 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Nozomi 108 | 9:44 PM Okayama Station | 1h01 | 10:45 PM Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Okayama to Kyoto
Trains from Okayama to Kyoto run on average 75 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 62S$ but you can travel from only 21S$ by ferry.
There are 75 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 59m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price 62S$ |
Trains per day 75 |
Direct trains 75 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Okayama to Kyoto train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Okayama 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Okayama and Kyoto
Most Okayama to Kyoto trains use the Okayama Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Okayama and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Okayama Station train station facilities and services
Okayama Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Okayama Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Kyoto station do trains from Okayama arrive at?
Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyoto Station train station facilities and services
Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
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