The average train between Edo and Kyoto takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Edo and Kyoto. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edo is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Kyoto at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at 日暮里 Nippori and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edo to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Edo station and arriving at Kyoto station via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Edo to Kyoto train services, operated by Toei Transportation, depart from Tōkyō Station.
Edo to Kyoto train services, operated by Toei Transportation, arrive at Kyoto station.
The distance between Edo and Kyoto is 373 km. The road distance is 492 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
