Tokyo to Kyoto Trip Overview

Kyoto to Tokyo
Price range
US$46-US$130
Ride Duration Range
2h 15m-8h 35m
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Tokyo to Kyoto

by bus,train

Cheapest

Standard Plus Bus

by Tourist Bus

22:20

7h 35m

05:55

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$58

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

06:00

2h 15m

08:15

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$91

Standard Plus Bus

by Tourist Bus Kitagunma

22:20

7h 35m

05:55

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$67

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

06:00

2h 15m

08:15

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$97

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

06:33

2h 15m

08:48

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

from

US$97

Cheapest

Standard Plus Bus

by Tourist Bus

from

US$58

22:20

7h 35m

05:55

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Fastest

Unreserved Seat Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$91

06:00

2h 15m

08:15

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Standard Plus Bus

by Tourist Bus Kitagunma

from

US$67

22:20

7h 35m

05:55

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$97

06:00

2h 15m

08:15

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$97

06:33

2h 15m

08:48

Tokyo, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Taking a bus from Tokyo to Kyoto

Fastest bus: 6h 5m

Cheapest bus: US$46

The fastest: 6h 5m

The cheapest: US$46

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The fastest: 2h 15m

The cheapest: US$91

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About the ride from Tokyo to Kyoto

Tokyo to Kyoto Route Information

There are 2 ways to get from Tokyo to Kyoto, including train,bus.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Tokyo to Kyoto by train

  • Starting Price: US$91
  • 288 departures a day, or 2016 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Unreserved Seat, Standard and Green Car.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Tokyo to Kyoto by bus

  • Starting Price: US$46
  • 66 departures a day, or 462 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Express, Standard, Single Seat, Standard Plus, Liner WC and Premium Class.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Companies Operating from Tokyo to Kyoto

Average time

2h 15m

Average price

US$91 - US$129

Average time

7h 10m - 7h 55m

Average price

US$68

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto

What is the most popular transportation service from Tokyo to Kyoto?

Train stands out as the most popular transportation service between Tokyo and Kyoto by Shinkansen JR Central

What is the fastest transportation service from Tokyo to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto is with Train by Shinkansen JR Central, which takes approximately 2h 15m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Tokyo and Kyoto?

The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto is by Bus by Tourist Bus, with prices starting at US$46.

Who are the service providers on this route?

The main service providers operating between Tokyo and Kyoto include

TRAIN:  Shinkansen JR Central

BUS:  Sakura Kotsu SK4 | Heisei Enterprise HE0 | Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4 | Shinki Bus HT2

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