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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tokyo to Kyoto

Showing times and prices for May 10

Cheapest price

$97

Average price

$97

Fastest journey

2 h 7 m

Average duration

2 h 8 m

Trains per day

151

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 $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $97.

Fast trains

Of the 151 trains that leave Tokyo for Kyoto on Sun, May 10, 151 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 10 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 Sun, May 10 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.

Nozomi 73
1:48 PM2h12
Tokyo Station
4:00 PMKyoto Station
$971One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 641
11:33 AM2h39
Tokyo Station
2:12 PMKyoto Station
$971One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 23
10:12 AM2h11
Tokyo Station
12:23 PMKyoto Station
$971One-way
0 transfers
Nozomi 15
8:12 AM2h11
Tokyo Station
10:23 AMKyoto Station
$971One-way
0 transfers
Hikari 631
6:21 AM2h45
Tokyo Station
9:06 AMKyoto Station
$971One-way
0 transfers

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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 $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $53.

Distance: 230 miles (371 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Flight	Bus
$101 Average price	$108 Average price	$73 Average price Cheapest
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto is a bus with an average price of $73 (€58).

This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Kyoto:

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Kyoto costing on average $101 (€81).

A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Kyoto costing on average $108 (€86).

The fastest way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Kyoto take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 24m.

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

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.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto among Omio's users.

Live departures

Tokyo to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 631	6:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 803	6:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 233	7:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 235	7:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 633	7:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 237	7:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 807	7:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 239	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 635	8:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 241	8:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 811	8:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 243	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 247	9:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 637	9:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 249	9:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 815	9:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	1:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 251	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 355	10:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 253	10:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 639	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	1:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 361	10:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 819	10:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	2:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 255	11:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	1:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	1:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 641	11:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	2:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 379	11:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	2:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 823	11:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	3:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 257	12:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	2:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	2:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 643	12:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	3:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 397	12:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 827	12:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	4:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 259	1:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	3:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 403	1:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 407	1:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	3:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 645	1:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	4:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 171	1:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 831	1:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	5:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 175	2:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	4:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	4:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 421	2:18 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	4:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 425	2:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	4:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 647	2:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	5:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 179	2:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 835	2:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	6:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 263	3:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	5:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	5:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 435	3:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 185	3:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	5:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 649	3:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	6:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 187	3:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 447	3:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	6:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 839	3:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	7:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 191	4:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	6:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	6:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 449	4:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 453	4:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	6:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 651	4:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	7:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 195	4:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 459	4:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	7:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 199	5:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	7:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	7:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 463	5:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 273	5:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	7:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 653	5:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	8:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 203	5:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 473	5:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 277	6:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 655	6:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h51	8:54 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 475	6:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 209	6:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	8:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 657	6:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	9:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 281	6:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 211	6:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 283	7:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 659	7:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h46	9:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 489	7:18 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 661	7:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:04 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 493	7:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:45 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:52 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 285	7:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 499	7:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 855	7:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h28	11:25 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:13 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 287	8:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 663	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h49	11:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 503	8:18 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:28 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 507	8:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:42 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 511	8:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:58 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 95	8:54 PM Tokyo Station	2h09	11:03 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 289	9:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:14 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 515	9:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:20 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 291	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	11:22 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 517	9:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h08	11:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 293	9:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h07	11:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Monday, May 11
Nozomi 1	6:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h08	8:08 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 3	6:15 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:24 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 631	6:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h45	9:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 5	6:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:45 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 231	6:42 AM Tokyo Station	2h09	8:51 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 7	6:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:01 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 803	6:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	10:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 233	7:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 701	7:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	9:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 315	7:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 9	7:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 119	7:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 11	7:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	9:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 633	7:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	10:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 237	7:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 13	7:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 807	7:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	11:34 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 61	8:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	10:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 703	8:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 329	8:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 15	8:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 127	8:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 17	8:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	10:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 635	8:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	11:12 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 241	8:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	10:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 337	8:45 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:57 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 63	8:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:00 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 339	8:51 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:06 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 811	8:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	12:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 243	9:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	11:15 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 705	9:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	11:37 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 245	9:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	11:21 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 19	9:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:23 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 343	9:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:29 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 247	9:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:32 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 21	9:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	11:44 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 637	9:36 AM Tokyo Station	2h36	12:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 249	9:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	11:50 AM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 65	9:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 353	9:54 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:09 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 815	9:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	1:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 251	10:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	12:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 707	10:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	12:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 355	10:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	12:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 23	10:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 253	10:21 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 25	10:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	12:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 639	10:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	1:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 361	10:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	12:50 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 67	10:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 819	10:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	2:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 255	11:00 AM Tokyo Station	2h15	1:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 709	11:03 AM Tokyo Station	2h34	1:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 371	11:09 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 373	11:18 AM Tokyo Station	2h11	1:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 29	11:30 AM Tokyo Station	2h14	1:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 641	11:33 AM Tokyo Station	2h39	2:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 379	11:39 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	1:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 69	11:48 AM Tokyo Station	2h12	2:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 823	11:57 AM Tokyo Station	3h37	3:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 257	12:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 711	12:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	2:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 31	12:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 389	12:18 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	2:29 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 393	12:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:39 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 33	12:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	2:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 643	12:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	3:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 397	12:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	2:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 71	12:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	3:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 827	12:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	4:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 259	1:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 713	1:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	3:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 35	1:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 407	1:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	3:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 37	1:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	3:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 645	1:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	4:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 413	1:42 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	3:57 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 73	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 831	1:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	5:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 261	2:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	4:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 715	2:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	4:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 39	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	4:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 41	2:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	4:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 647	2:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	5:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 427	2:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	4:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 75	2:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 835	2:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	6:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 263	3:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	5:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 717	3:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	5:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 43	3:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 439	3:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	5:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 45	3:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	5:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 649	3:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	6:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 265	3:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	5:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 77	3:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 839	3:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h37	7:34 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 267	4:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	6:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 719	4:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	6:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 47	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 453	4:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	6:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 49	4:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	6:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 651	4:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	7:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 269	4:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	6:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 51	4:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 271	5:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	7:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 721	5:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	7:37 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 53	5:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 273	5:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	7:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 55	5:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	7:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 653	5:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	8:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 275	5:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	7:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 79	5:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:00 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 277	6:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	8:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 655	6:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h51	8:54 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 57	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:23 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 279	6:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	8:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 81	6:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h14	8:44 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 657	6:33 PM Tokyo Station	2h39	9:12 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 281	6:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	8:51 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 59	6:51 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:06 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 283	7:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h15	9:15 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 659	7:03 PM Tokyo Station	2h46	9:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 83	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	9:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 85	7:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h11	9:32 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 661	7:30 PM Tokyo Station	2h34	10:04 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 87	7:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	9:52 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 285	7:48 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Kodama 855	7:57 PM Tokyo Station	3h28	11:25 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 89	8:00 PM Tokyo Station	2h13	10:13 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 287	8:09 PM Tokyo Station	2h12	10:21 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Hikari 663	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h49	11:01 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 91	8:21 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 93	8:39 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	10:49 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
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Nozomi 291	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	2h10	11:22 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
Nozomi 293	9:24 PM Tokyo Station	2h07	11:31 PM Kyoto Station	0 transfersDirect
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Overview: Train from Tokyo to Kyoto

Japan

Trains from Tokyo to Kyoto run on average 103 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€76) but you can travel from only $48 (€38) by bus.

There are 103 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

Bus from $48 (€38)

Distance

230 miles (371 km)

Average train duration

3h 24m

Cheapest ticket price

$96 (€76)

Trains per day

103

Direct trains

103

Fastest train

2h 7m

First train

6:00 AM

Last train

9:44 PM

Cheapest Month

Mar

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Jul - Sep

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Thu

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $48 (€38)

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 $48 (€38). 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

$96 (€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.

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Willer Express

About

WILLER EXPRESS Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese bus company operating since 2005, offering extensive intercity bus services across Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. With approximately 22 routes and 352 daily departures, it serves over 2.65 million passengers annually. The company provides a range of seating options, including the "ReBorn" and "DOME" seats, designed for enhanced comfort and privacy. WILLER EXPRESS also emphasizes safety through strict compliance with regulations, regular vehicle inspections, and the use of IoT technology for real-time monitoring. Additionally, it has expanded its services internationally, operating intercity buses in Vietnam and Taiwan.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

7h 50m

Cheapest Price

$44 (€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

$39 (€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.

Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Tokyo to Kyoto, 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 Tokyo to Kyoto is usually during quieter, off-peak periods. March is often a good month to find better-value tickets, and traveling midweek can also help.

The cheapest way to travel by train from Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto. 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 Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.

The average train journey from Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.

High-speed train tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 Tokyo to Kyoto, 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 Tokyo to Kyoto can cost as little as $96 (€76) when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $101 (€81), 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 Tokyo to Kyoto are operated by JR Central, Willer Express, peach aviation. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.

Whether a rail pass is valid from Tokyo to Kyoto 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.

Suica is useful for local trains and subways, but it usually isn’t enough by itself for long-distance Shinkansen travel from Tokyo to Kyoto. 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.

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Popular train stations from Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo

Kyoto

The major train station for departures in Tokyo is Tokyo Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tokyo Station for your trip from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Tokyo Station Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Ticket Office

information

Address

1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Ticket Office Hours

46227

Car connection

true

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.

Parking

Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.

Dining

Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.

Taxis

Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.

Accessibility

Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.

Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.

Public transit options for Tokyo Station

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