The train between Edo and Kyoto takes 3h 35m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Edo to Kyoto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Edo and Kyoto. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m.
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No, there is no direct train from Edo to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyoto station via Kyoto station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Edo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Edo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
The distance between Edo and Kyoto is 373 km. The road distance is 470 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.