Results from Kyoto to Shizuoka on Friday, 12 June 2026

The easiest way to travel from Kyoto to Shizuoka is by train.

How far is Kyoto from Shizuoka?

The travel distance between Kyoto and Shizuoka is 310 km. There is no direct flight from Kyoto to Shizuoka, the only option to travel is by train.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Shizuoka?

It takes about 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hour 15 minutes to get from Kyoto to Shizuoka by train.

What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Shizuoka?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kyoto to Shizuoka.

JR operates the Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed train between Osaka and Tokyo stopping in Kyoto and Shizuoka.

There are three types of services on the Tokaido Shinkansen: Nozomi is the fast service stopping only at key stations, Hikari is the semi-fast service stopping at the major stations and Kodama is the local service stopping at all stations.

Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where do trains from Kyoto to Shizuoka depart?

Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line depart from Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Kyoto to Shizuoka arrive?

Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line arrive at Shizuoka Station located in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka.

Where to travel next from Shizuoka?

From Shizuoka, you can return by train to Kyoto, or go to Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen.