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Train routes from Kyoto (Kyoto Station) to Tokyo (Shinagawa Station)

Departure Arrival Price
 
NOZOMI 310


2h 05m
07:00
Fr, 25/09

KYOTO
Kyoto
09:05
Fr, 25/09

TOKYO
Shinagawa
¥ 13,320

Train routes from Kyoto (Kyoto Station) to Tokyo (Tokyo Station)

Departure Arrival Price
 
NOZOMI 230


2h 09m
06:14
Fr, 25/09

KYOTO
Kyoto
08:23
Fr, 25/09

TOKYO
Tokyo
¥ 13,320

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How to get from Kyoto to Tokyo

There are two ways to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo: by train and by bus.

How far is Kyoto from Tokyo?

The travel distance between Kyoto and Tokyo is 450 km. There are two options to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo: taking a train or taking a bus.

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

It takes 2-3 hours by train and 8 hours by bus to get from Kyoto to Tokyo.

How to get from Kyoto to Tokyo by train

What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Tokyo?

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

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

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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo arrive?

Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line arrive at Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and Shinagawa Station located in Minato, Tokyo.

Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?

You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.

Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.

Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.

Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.

How to get from Kyoto to Tokyo by bus

What types of buses operate the route Kyoto to Tokyo?

There is one bus company running the route Kyoto to Tokyo.

Kintetsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.

Where do buses from Kyoto to Tokyo depart?

Most buses from Kyoto to Tokyo depart from JR Kyoto Station located in Minami-ku, Kyoto.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Where do buses from Kyoto to Tokyo arrive?

Most buses from Kyoto to Tokyo arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Why you should book your buses in Japan with Baolau?

You can compare buses and see the available departure times and prices aggregated from different bus operators side by side, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.

Depending on the operator you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.

Baolau offers an extensive inventory of bus companies in Japan and integrates trusted and reputable bus operators, guaranteeing the ticket reservation, ensuring a safe journey by road and providing excellent customer support.

Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email. Most bus operators require that you print the e-ticket in advance and carry the printout to the station in order to board the bus.

Where to travel next from Tokyo

From Tokyo, you can go by train to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or Kanazawa and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or Nikko, Mount Fuji and Matsumoto on Limited Express, or fly to Sapporo, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.

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