The train between Kyoto and Tokyo takes 2h 53m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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 on demand between Kyoto and Tokyo. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 53m.
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No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Kyoto station and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
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 Tōkyō Station.
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The distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 371.3 km. The road distance is 456 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.