- Distance: 479.7 km
- Duration: 2h 46m
The train between Tokyo and Kyoto takes 2h 46m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Kyoto. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 46m.
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No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyoto station via Kyoto station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Tokyo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
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The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto is 371.3 km. The road distance is 457 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
