- Distance: 476 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
The average train between Tokyo and Kyoto takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Tokyo and Kyoto. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Kyoto at 11:32 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Kyoto station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Tokyo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.
Tokyo to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
Book your Tokyo to Kyoto train tickets online with JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company).
The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto is 371.3 km. The road distance is 476 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
