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Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest and largest museum, with major collections of samurai armor, Buddhist art, ceramics, and national treasures in Ueno Park.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kyoto to Tokyo
Omio 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 $42. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 230 miles (371 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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The cheapest way to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo is a bus with an average price of $55 (€46).
This is compared to other travel options from Kyoto to Tokyo:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyoto to Tokyo costing on average $97 (€80).
The fastest way to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kyoto and Tokyo including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kyoto to Tokyo among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 3h 9m faster (2h 55m by train vs 6h 4m by car) and roughly $39 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 (€80) vs $136 (€112)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with JR Central, Starflyer.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Kyoto to Tokyo train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Nozomi 230 | 6:14 AM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 8:23 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 634 | 6:25 AM Kyoto Station | 2h44 | 9:09 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 232 | 6:29 AM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 8:39 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 66 | 6:38 AM Kyoto Station | 2h13 | 8:51 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 68 | 6:47 AM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 8:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 636 | 6:57 AM Kyoto Station | 2h45 | 9:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 70 | 7:06 AM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 9:15 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 234 | 7:12 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:24 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 7:24 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:36 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 236 | 7:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 9:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 638 | 7:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 10:12 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 7:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 640 | 7:51 AM Kyoto Station | 2h51 | 10:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 238 | 7:54 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:06 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 240 | 8:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 10:15 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 808 | 8:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 11:48 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 8:13 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 10:24 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 242 | 8:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:33 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 8:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 642 | 8:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 8:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 9:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 11:15 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 9:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 11:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 812 | 9:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 12:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 9:13 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 11:24 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 9:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 11:33 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 246 | 9:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 11:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 644 | 9:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 12:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 9:39 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 11:54 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 9:48 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 12:03 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 10:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 12:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 10:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 12:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 816 | 10:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 10:13 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 12:24 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 10:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 12:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 248 | 10:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 12:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 646 | 10:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 1:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 10:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 12:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 11:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 1:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 11:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 1:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 820 | 11:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 2:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 11:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 1:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 250 | 11:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 1:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 648 | 11:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 2:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 11:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 1:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 12:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 2:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 12:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 2:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 824 | 12:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 3:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 12:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 2:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 252 | 12:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 2:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 650 | 12:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 3:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 12:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 2:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 1:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 3:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 1:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 3:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 828 | 1:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 4:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 1:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 3:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 254 | 1:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 652 | 1:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 1:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 3:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 2:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 4:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 2:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 4:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 832 | 2:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 5:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 2:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 4:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 256 | 2:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 654 | 2:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h36 | 5:09 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 2:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 4:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 3:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 5:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 3:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 5:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 836 | 3:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 6:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 258 | 3:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 5:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 3:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 5:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 260 | 3:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 656 | 3:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 6:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 3:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 5:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 262 | 3:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 6:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 4:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 6:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 4:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 6:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 840 | 4:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 7:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 264 | 4:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 6:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 4:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 6:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 266 | 4:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 6:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 658 | 4:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h36 | 7:09 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 4:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 6:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 5:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 7:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 5:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 7:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 844 | 5:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 8:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 268 | 5:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 7:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 5:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 7:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 270 | 5:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 660 | 5:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 5:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 7:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 5:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 8:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 6:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 8:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 6:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 8:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 848 | 6:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 9:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 6:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 8:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 274 | 6:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 8:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 662 | 6:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 9:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 6:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 8:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 6:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 7:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 9:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 7:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 9:36 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 852 | 7:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 10:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 7:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 278 | 7:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 664 | 7:36 PM Kyoto Station | 2h42 | 10:18 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 7:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 8:00 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 10:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 8:03 PM Kyoto Station | 2h24 | 10:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 280 | 8:15 PM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 10:24 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 8:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 282 | 8:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 666 | 8:36 PM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 11:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 8:47 PM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 10:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 668 | 8:59 PM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 11:29 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 9:02 PM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 11:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 9:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 11:32 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 9:38 PM Kyoto Station | 2h07 | 11:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
| Nozomi 230 | 6:14 AM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 8:23 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 634 | 6:25 AM Kyoto Station | 2h44 | 9:09 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 232 | 6:29 AM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 8:39 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 66 | 6:38 AM Kyoto Station | 2h13 | 8:51 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 68 | 6:47 AM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 8:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 636 | 6:57 AM Kyoto Station | 2h45 | 9:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 70 | 7:06 AM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 9:15 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 7:24 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:36 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 236 | 7:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 9:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 638 | 7:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 10:12 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 7:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 640 | 7:51 AM Kyoto Station | 2h51 | 10:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 238 | 7:54 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:06 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 808 | 8:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 11:48 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 8:13 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 10:24 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 242 | 8:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:33 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 8:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 642 | 8:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 8:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:57 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 9:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 11:15 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 9:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 11:42 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 812 | 9:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 12:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 9:13 AM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 11:24 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 9:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 11:33 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 246 | 9:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 11:45 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 644 | 9:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 12:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 9:39 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 11:54 AM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 9:48 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 12:03 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 10:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 12:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 10:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 12:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 816 | 10:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 10:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 12:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 646 | 10:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 1:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 10:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 12:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 11:01 AM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 1:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 11:07 AM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 1:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 820 | 11:10 AM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 2:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 11:21 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 1:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 250 | 11:30 AM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 1:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 648 | 11:33 AM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 2:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 11:45 AM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 1:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 12:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 2:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 12:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 2:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 824 | 12:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 3:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 12:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 2:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 252 | 12:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 2:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 650 | 12:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 3:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 12:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 2:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 1:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 3:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 1:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 3:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 828 | 1:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 4:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 1:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 3:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 254 | 1:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 652 | 1:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 1:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 3:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 2:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 4:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 2:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 4:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 832 | 2:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 5:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 2:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 4:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 256 | 2:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 654 | 2:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h36 | 5:09 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 2:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 4:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 3:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 5:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 3:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 5:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 836 | 3:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 6:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 258 | 3:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 5:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 3:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 5:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 260 | 3:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 5:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 656 | 3:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 6:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 3:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 5:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 262 | 3:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 6:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 4:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 6:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 4:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 6:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 840 | 4:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 7:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 264 | 4:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 6:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 4:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 6:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 266 | 4:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 6:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 658 | 4:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h36 | 7:09 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 4:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 6:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 5:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 7:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 5:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 7:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 844 | 5:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 8:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 268 | 5:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 7:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 5:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 7:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 270 | 5:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 660 | 5:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 5:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 7:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 5:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 8:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 6:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 8:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 6:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h35 | 8:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 848 | 6:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 9:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 272 | 6:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 8:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 6:22 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 8:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 274 | 6:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 8:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 662 | 6:33 PM Kyoto Station | 2h39 | 9:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 6:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 8:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 6:54 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 7:01 PM Kyoto Station | 2h14 | 9:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 7:07 PM Kyoto Station | 2h29 | 9:36 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 852 | 7:10 PM Kyoto Station | 3h38 | 10:48 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 276 | 7:16 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 9:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 7:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 278 | 7:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 664 | 7:36 PM Kyoto Station | 2h42 | 10:18 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 7:45 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 9:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 8:00 PM Kyoto Station | 2h15 | 10:15 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 8:03 PM Kyoto Station | 2h24 | 10:27 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 280 | 8:15 PM Kyoto Station | 2h09 | 10:24 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 8:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:33 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 282 | 8:30 PM Kyoto Station | 2h12 | 10:42 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 666 | 8:36 PM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 11:06 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 8:47 PM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 10:57 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 668 | 8:59 PM Kyoto Station | 2h30 | 11:29 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 9:02 PM Kyoto Station | 2h10 | 11:12 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 9:21 PM Kyoto Station | 2h11 | 11:32 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 9:38 PM Kyoto Station | 2h07 | 11:45 PM Tokyo Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Tokyo
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Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo run on average 126 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $41 (€34) by flight.
There are 126 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:44. The fastest train covers the 230 miles (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 $41 (€34)
Distance 230 miles (371 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 126 |
Direct trains 126 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 $41 (€34)
Train companies: JR Central, Japan Airlines, Starflyer from Kyoto to Tokyo trainsJR Central, Japan Airlines, Starflyer trains will get you between Kyoto and Tokyo from $41 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
JR Central
About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
$93 (€76)
JR Central frequency
244 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.
Japan Airlines
About
Japan Airlines (JAL) is a major Japanese airline headquartered in Tokyo, established in 1951. It is considered the flag carrier of Japan and operates an extensive network of domestic and international flights, serving over 90 destinations worldwide. JAL's main hubs are Tokyo's Narita and Haneda airports, with secondary hubs in Osaka. The JAL Group includes several subsidiaries for domestic feeder services and cargo operations. JAL is also a member of the Oneworld airline alliance, enhancing its global reach.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
$263 (€216)
Luggage included
Economy Class includes 2 pieces of checked baggage up to 23kg each
Additional luggage
Additional pieces can be purchased, fees vary by route and frequent flyer status
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on fare type; some tickets are non-refundable while others allow cancellation with fees up to 24 hours before departure.
Pregnant on board
Passengers can fly up to 36 weeks for single pregnancies and 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28 weeks.
Unaccompagned minor
Available for children aged 5-11 on international flights and 6-11 on domestic flights. Service must be booked in advance and fees apply.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
JAL provides wheelchair assistance and special services for passengers with disabilities, including dedicated staff assistance and accessible facilities throughout the journey.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed in cabin on domestic flights only, subject to restrictions and fees
Starflyer
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 20m
Cheapest Price
$79 (€65)
Luggage included
1 piece of carry-on baggage (55x40x25cm) up to 7kg
Additional luggage
Checked baggage up to 20kg available for purchase
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets available with cancellation fees, non-refundable tickets cannot be cancelled
Pregnant on board
Up to 36 weeks for single pregnancy, 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28 weeks
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 6-11 can travel as UM with advance arrangement and fees
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair assistance available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in cabin, max 10kg including carrier
Complete guide to Tokyo
Things to do in Tokyo
Discover the best of Tokyo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tokyo trip today.
- Must visit
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Immersive body-scale digital art museum in Toyosu, famous on social media for reflective water, light, and mirrored environments.
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Shibuya Crossing
Tokyo’s iconic scramble crossing and one of the city’s most recognizable urban scenes, best experienced day and night.
- Must visit
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Large landscaped garden with Japanese, English, and French sections, ideal for walks, cherry blossoms, and seasonal foliage.
- Must visit
Harajuku
Trendsetting district centered on youth fashion, side streets, and a mix of pop culture, boutiques, and people-watching.
Edomae Sushi
Traditional Tokyo-style sushi made with seafood prepared in techniques developed in old Edo, often featuring cured, marinated, or lightly cooked fish over vinegared rice.
Monjayaki
A savory Tokyo specialty from the Tsukishima area, cooked on a hot griddle with a loose batter, shredded cabbage, and varied fillings for a crispy-soft texture.
Fukagawa Meshi
A historic dish associated with Tokyo's old fishing communities, usually rice topped or cooked with clams and seasoned in a comforting, deeply local style.
Sukiyabashi Jiro
World-famous sushi restaurant known for meticulous Edomae sushi and an intimate, formal dining experience.
Isegen
Established chanko nabe restaurant near Ryogoku, famous for sumo-style hot pot in a traditional setting.
Kanda Yabu Soba
Legendary soba restaurant serving hand-crafted noodles in one of Tokyo's most respected traditional noodle houses.
Japanese Yen
Tokyo is pricey for hotels and dining, but cheap eats, convenience stores, and transit keep daily costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- JPY 800-1,500 for ramen, curry, or fast food.
- Mid-range
- JPY 2,000-4,000 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- JPY 10,000+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- JPY 400-700 for a café coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not customary in Japan and may cause confusion. Service is included. Do not tip in restaurants, taxis, hotels, or bars.
Tokyo Metro Subway Map & Route
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Prices
- Single ticket
- JPY 180
- Day pass
- JPY 700
To the city center
Tokyo Station, Tokyo -> Tokyo Station, Tokyo
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- Travel time
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- Use an IC card such as Suica or PASMO for the easiest travel across trains, subways, and many buses.
- Most city buses do not accept contactless bank cards directly, so use cash or an IC card when boarding.
Information about the Kyoto to Tokyo train route
The Kyoto to Tokyo train journey is one of Japan's most traveled rail corridors, a fast, seamless connection between the country's ancient imperial capital and its modern metropolis. Departing from Kyoto Station (Higashishiokoji Kamadacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 600-8216) and arriving at Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005), the Tokaido Shinkansen makes this route one of the most efficient intercity connections in the world.
For travelers planning this trip, the direction, Kyoto to Tokyo, is particularly popular among those finishing a Kansai itinerary and heading back to the capital, or those continuing a broader Japan journey eastward. Kyoto Station is a well-organized departure point with English-language signage throughout, making boarding the Shinkansen straightforward even for first-time visitors.
The route passes through some of central Japan's most scenic landscapes, including the coastal plains of Shizuoka Prefecture and the foothills of the Japanese Alps, all visible from the comfort of your seat at high speed.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
Kyoto to Tokyo by train: what to expect on board
Boarding the Shinkansen at Kyoto Station is a calm and well-organized experience. The Shinkansen platforms are located on the upper level of the station and are clearly signposted in both Japanese and English. Trains run with exceptional punctuality, so arriving a few minutes before departure is all that's needed.
Seating options
- Ordinary (Standard) Class, comfortable, spacious seats with ample legroom by any international standard. More than sufficient for the journey.
- Green Car (first class), wider seats, more recline, and a quieter carriage. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer extra space or are traveling with a premium JR Pass.
- Gran Class, available on select services, offering the highest level of comfort with premium seating and amenities.
Best seats for the view
The Kyoto to Tokyo direction offers a highly rewarding chance to catch Mount Fuji on a clear day, one of the most iconic views in Japan from a train window:
- Sit on the left-hand side of the train (A window seats) when traveling from Kyoto toward Tokyo to face Mount Fuji.
- The mountain appears roughly 60 to 80 minutes into the journey from Kyoto, around the Shizuoka and Shin-Fuji area.
- Winter mornings between October and February offer the clearest, snow-capped views, as the air is drier and visibility is at its best.
- Check conditions on the morning of travel, even a partially cloudy day can obscure the summit entirely.
On-board experience
The Shinkansen is consistently clean, quiet, and punctual. Seat pockets contain a fold-down tray, and overhead racks handle standard carry-on luggage with ease. A trolley service passes through the carriages selling drinks, snacks, and hot meals. That said, picking up an ekiben (a station bento box) from Kyoto Station before boarding is strongly recommended, the selection is excellent and it's a ritual that many regular travelers on this route genuinely look forward to.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season draws huge numbers to Kyoto before departure, book Shinkansen seats well in advance as trains fill quickly.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage peaks in Kyoto and demand on the route rivals spring. Plan ahead to secure preferred seats.
- Winter (December to February): Quieter travel periods with less competition for seats, more affordable accommodation in Tokyo, and the highest chance of a clear Mount Fuji sighting on the journey.
- Summer (July to August): High season with heavy domestic travel. The Obon holiday period in mid-August is among the busiest on the entire Shinkansen network, early booking is essential.
Getting to Tokyo and beyond
Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku) is one of Japan's most important transport hubs, connecting the Shinkansen network with an extensive web of local, suburban, and regional rail lines. Arriving here puts you within easy reach of virtually any part of the Greater Tokyo area and well beyond.
Within Tokyo
Tokyo Station sits at the heart of the city's rail network and connects directly to multiple JR lines and Tokyo Metro services:
- Yamanote Line, circles the central city, connecting major hubs including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Ueno, and Akihabara.
- Chuo Line, runs west toward Shinjuku and beyond into the suburbs.
- Keiyo Line, heads east toward Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland area) and Chiba.
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, departs from directly beneath the station, serving the city center.
Day trips and regional connections
Tokyo Station is also the gateway to several popular day trips and onward journeys:
- Nikko, approximately 2 hours by JR Tohoku Shinkansen to Utsunomiya, then a local train to Nikko.
- Hakone, around 1 hour by Romancecar from Shinjuku or via the Tokaido Line from Tokyo Station.
- Kamakura, roughly 1 hour by the JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station.
- Sendai, around 1.5 hours by Tohoku Shinkansen, making it a realistic overnight destination or base for exploring Tohoku.
If your journey continues north toward Sendai, Aomori, or across to Hokkaido via the Hokkaido Shinkansen, your JR Pass remains valid on all these connections, making Tokyo an ideal hub for extending your Japan itinerary.
What to expect when you arrive in Tokyo
Tokyo Station (1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005) is one of the most impressive arrival experiences in Japan. The station's Marunouchi side features the iconic red-brick facade, a beautifully restored Meiji-era building that serves as one of the city's most photographed landmarks. Arriving here for the first time is genuinely memorable.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: The JR East Travel Service Center, located near the Shinkansen gates, provides English-language support for rail queries, JR Pass exchanges, and general travel guidance.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers are available throughout the station in multiple sizes. For oversized bags, luggage forwarding services (takuhaibin) are available at dedicated counters and can deliver your bags directly to your next hotel, an excellent option if you plan to explore Tokyo before checking in.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and 7-Eleven ATMs inside the station reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station building, and IC card top-up machines are easy to find near the ticket gates.
Arriving in Tokyo for the first time
Tokyo can feel overwhelming at first, but the station itself is well-organized and heavily signposted in English. The Marunouchi exit faces the Imperial Palace grounds and the business district, while the Yaesu exit connects to a major bus terminal and taxi rank.
For travelers heading to popular neighborhoods such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Asakusa, the Yamanote Line or Tokyo Metro are the quickest and most affordable options from the station. Taxis are available but less efficient in heavy city traffic. If you have a Suica or Pasmo IC card, both available and chargeable at machines throughout the station, navigating Tokyo's transit network becomes significantly easier from the moment you step off the Shinkansen.
FAQs: Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Tokyo 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 Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Kyoto to Tokyo, but the exact process depends on the operator and ticket type. In general, you select your date and time, choose seat options, pay, and receive either an e-ticket/QR code or details for ticket pickup.
The cheapest time to travel by train from Kyoto to Tokyo is usually during quieter, off-peak periods. February is often a good month to find better-value tickets, and traveling midweek can also help.
The cheapest way to travel by train from Kyoto to Tokyo is usually to choose slower services or less in-demand departure times, and book in advance when possible. If both reserved and non-reserved seating is available, non-reserved options can sometimes be cheaper. To save money, compare different times and services and book earlier when you can.
Child ticket rules depend on the operator, but in Japan a child ticket generally applies to ages 6–11, and age 12 and over is an adult ticket. Age is usually based on the child’s age on the day of travel.
Children can sometimes travel for free, but it depends on age and whether they need their own seat. In Japan, children under 6 can travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat, and each paying adult can typically accompany up to two children under 6 for free.
Yes, most children need a ticket when traveling by train from Kyoto to Tokyo. In Japan, ages 6–11 typically need a child ticket (often about half the adult fare), while children under 6 may travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat.
A day trip from Kyoto to Tokyo isn’t possible by train, as the round trip travel time is too long to fit comfortably into a single day. Plan an overnight stay instead to make the trip worthwhile.
Yes, there are direct trains from Kyoto to Tokyo. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.
The average train journey from Kyoto to Tokyo takes around 2h 7m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.
Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo usually run frequently throughout the day, with regular departures on most dates. Check the schedule for your travel date to see the exact departure times.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Kyoto to Tokyo. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.
High-speed train tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo are typically priced higher than slower services. Costs can vary by seat type (reserved vs non-reserved), class, and the specific service you choose.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tokyo to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can bring luggage on the train from Kyoto to Tokyo, but size rules may apply. On Japan’s Shinkansen, luggage up to 160 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) can be taken onboard without a reservation, while larger items may require a reservation for designated luggage space.
Japan is generally very safe, but it’s still best not to leave luggage unattended. If you need to step away briefly, keep valuables with you and leave only low-value items behind, and place bags where you can keep an eye on them when possible.
Standard-sized luggage can usually go in the overhead racks or near your seat. On Shinkansen services, oversized baggage is stored in designated areas (often behind the last row), which are typically available only when you reserve the appropriate seat/space.
There isn’t a night train on this route. Most travelers take daytime services, including high-speed trains like the Shinkansen, which make the journey fast and convenient.
Non-reserved seats are first-come, first-served seating in designated cars on services that offer them. You don’t get a seat number, so you line up at the platform markings and take any open seat once you board; if it’s busy, you may need to stand until a seat frees up.
On Japan’s Shinkansen routes, luggage is considered oversized if total dimensions (length + width + height) are 160–250 cm. Oversized items usually require a seat reservation with designated luggage space, and items over 250 cm are not allowed onboard.
Train tickets from Kyoto to Tokyo can cost as little as $93 (€76) when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $97 (€80), but prices vary depending on the type of train, the time of day, and whether you choose a reserved seat or a higher class.
Train services from Kyoto to Tokyo are operated by JR Central, Japan Airlines, Starflyer. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.
Whether a rail pass is valid from Kyoto to Tokyo depends on the operator and service type. In Japan, the JR Pass can be used on some Shinkansen services (such as Hikari and Kodama) but not on certain fastest services (such as Nozomi).
A rail pass can be worth it if you plan to take several long-distance train journeys during your trip. For a single journey, a normal ticket is often more cost-effective, especially if the pass doesn’t cover the fastest services you want to take.
Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo typically depart from Kyoto Station, Shin-Osaka Station and arrive at Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station. In larger cities, there may be more than one station, so double-check the station name before you travel.
Suica is useful for local trains and subways, but it usually isn’t enough by itself for long-distance Shinkansen travel from Kyoto to Tokyo. You can use Suica for local segments to and from the stations, while the Shinkansen portion typically needs its own ticket and (if you want a specific seat) a seat reservation.
You don’t always need to reserve a seat, but it’s often a good idea on busy routes or at peak times. Some services offer non-reserved seating (first-come, first-served), while reserved seats give you a specific seat number and more certainty.
Yes. Trains on this route typically have onboard toilets, including Western-style toilets on many services. Facilities are usually clean and easy to use, which helps on longer travel days or when traveling with children.
If you’re traveling at peak times, want a specific departure, want seats together, or prefer extra certainty, book in advance. If you’re flexible and traveling off-peak, you can often buy tickets closer to departure, but you’ll have fewer choices for times and seats.
Many services offer onboard Wi-Fi, but coverage and reliability can vary, especially in tunnels or at high speed. It’s usually fine for messaging and light browsing, but may not be stable enough for video calls or heavy work.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kyoto to Tokyo
Most Kyoto to Tokyo trains use the Kyoto Station to Tokyo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Tokyo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kyoto
Arrival train stations in Tokyo
Which Kyoto station do trains to Tokyo leave from?
Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo leave from Kyoto Station. The station is 2 miles (4 km) from Kyoto city centre at Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto StationKarasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan
City-centre transport
Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre
Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainJR Sagano Line Rapid Service, Sagano Line Local, Hashidate, Kinosaki, [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4, [188391] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 2 · 6m · $1 · every ~19 min
Bus205 · 7m · $1 · every ~34 min
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SubwayK: Karasuma · 7m · $1 · every ~16 min
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.
Which Tokyo station do trains from Kyoto arrive at?
Trains from Kyoto to Tokyo most often arrive at Tokyo Station. Some services arrive at Shinagawa Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Tokyo arrival station.
Tokyo Station1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
City-centre transport
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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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