- Distance: 476 km
- Duration: 2h 29m
The average train between Kyoto and Tokyo takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Kyoto to Tokyo. 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 30 minutes between Kyoto and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kyoto is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 1:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyoto station and arriving at Tokyo station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
Kyoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Kyoto to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.
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The distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 371.3 km. The road distance is 476 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tokyo every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
