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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Kyoto’s leading art museum, with major Japanese and international exhibitions. A top stop for modern and classic art near Okazaki’s cultural zone.
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$70
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fuji to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fuji to Kyoto will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 50 trains that leave Fuji for Kyoto on Fri, Aug 14, 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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 707
Hikari 705
Hikari 655
Hikari 659
Kodama 863
Hikari 733
Hikari 707
Hikari 705
Hikari 717
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fuji to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$87 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fuji to Kyoto:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Fuji to Kyoto costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Kyoto take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Fuji to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kodama 863 | 6:02 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h53 | 7:55 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 865 | 6:14 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h27 | 8:41 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 865 | 6:38 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h03 | 8:41 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 733 | 6:42 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h18 | 8:00 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 867 | 6:51 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h43 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 867 | 7:18 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h16 | 9:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 803 | 7:54 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h40 | 10:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 701 | 8:07 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 9:37 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 803 | 8:21 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 10:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 807 | 8:54 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h40 | 11:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 703 | 9:07 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 10:37 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 807 | 9:21 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 11:34 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:46 AM MISHIMA STATION | 1h51 | 11:37 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 811 | 9:54 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h40 | 12:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 705 | 10:07 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 11:37 AM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 811 | 10:21 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 12:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 815 | 10:54 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h40 | 1:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 707 | 11:07 AM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 12:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 815 | 11:21 AM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 1:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:46 AM MISHIMA STATION | 1h51 | 1:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 819 | 11:55 AM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 2:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 709 | 12:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 1:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 819 | 12:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 2:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 823 | 12:55 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 3:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 711 | 1:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 2:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 823 | 1:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 3:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 713 | 1:46 PM MISHIMA STATION | 1h51 | 3:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 827 | 1:55 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 4:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 713 | 2:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 3:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 827 | 2:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 4:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 831 | 2:55 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 5:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 715 | 3:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 4:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 831 | 3:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 5:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 717 | 3:46 PM MISHIMA STATION | 1h51 | 5:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 835 | 3:55 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 6:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 717 | 4:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 5:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 835 | 4:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 6:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 839 | 4:55 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h39 | 7:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 719 | 5:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 6:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 839 | 5:21 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h13 | 7:34 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 721 | 5:46 PM MISHIMA STATION | 1h51 | 7:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 721 | 6:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h30 | 7:37 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 655 | 7:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h47 | 8:54 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 657 | 7:30 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h42 | 9:12 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 659 | 7:46 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h03 | 9:49 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 659 | 8:07 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h42 | 9:49 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 661 | 8:27 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h37 | 10:04 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 855 | 8:54 PM MISHIMA STATION | 2h31 | 11:25 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 663 | 9:15 PM Shizuoka Station | 1h46 | 11:01 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 855 | 9:23 PM Shizuoka Station | 2h02 | 11:25 PM Kyoto Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:07 PM Fuji | 2h05 | 1:12 AM Kyoto | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Fuji | 2h59 | 2:34 AM Kyoto | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Fuji to Kyoto run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€69) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€69) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 6:17 AM |
Last train 8:59 PM |
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Discover the best of Kyoto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyoto trip today.
Kyoto’s leading art museum, with major Japanese and international exhibitions. A top stop for modern and classic art near Okazaki’s cultural zone.
National museum known for premodern Japanese art, Buddhist sculpture, and special exhibitions. A key institution for understanding Kyoto’s cultural heritage.
Large railway museum with steam locomotives, shinkansen, and interactive displays. Excellent for families and anyone interested in Japan’s transport history.
Atmospheric preserved lanes leading to Kiyomizu-dera, lined with traditional townhouses and stone paving. Ideal for classic Kyoto scenery and walking.
Kyoto’s famous geisha district of wooden machiya, teahouses, and lantern-lit alleys. Best visited in the evening for atmosphere and historic character.
Scenic bamboo-lined path in Arashiyama that has become one of Kyoto’s signature modern photo spots. Go early for a calmer experience.
A refined multi-course meal rooted in Kyoto court and temple traditions, showcasing seasonal ingredients, delicate technique, and elegant presentation.
Buddhist temple cuisine built around tofu, vegetables, and seasonal produce. It is central to Kyoto's Zen heritage and often served in temple districts.
Soft tofu made with Kyoto's clean water, prized for its silky texture and subtle soy flavor. Common in hot pots, set meals, and temple cuisine.
Historic Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Gion, known for seasonal Kyoto cuisine and refined traditional service.
Elegant temple-cuisine restaurant in Arashiyama offering seasonal shojin ryori in a peaceful garden atmosphere.
Well-known tofu restaurant near Nanzen-ji, specializing in yudofu served in a serene traditional setting.
Moderate for Japan: transit is efficient and affordable, casual meals are reasonable, but hotels in central Kyoto and temple-area dining can raise daily costs.
No tipping is expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, cafes, or taxis; excellent service is included by default.
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Kyoto Station -> Shijo Station, Kyoto
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fuji 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.

Most Fuji to Kyoto trains use the Shizuoka Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Fuji and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
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.
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.
Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.
Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
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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