{"id":21066,"date":"2025-04-25T15:44:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=21066"},"modified":"2025-09-19T07:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T05:31:40","slug":"kyoto-to-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-to-tokyo","title":{"rendered":"Travel from Kyoto to Tokyo by Shinkansen and bus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The journey from Kyoto to Tokyo is one of Japan\u2019s busiest travel routes. With your JR Pass, it\u2019s easy to make the trip in<strong> just a few hours<\/strong> on the Tokaido Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you\u2019ll find details to help you <strong>plan your journey from Kyoto to Tokyo<\/strong>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen bullet train<\/a> services and schedules, and information about bus routes between the two cities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_to_Tokyo_by_Shinkansen_bullet_train\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Kyoto to Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Bullet_train_costs_from_Kyoto_to_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Bullet train costs from Kyoto to Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_to_Tokyo_Shinkansen_timetable\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Kyoto to Tokyo Shinkansen timetable<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_to_Tokyo_with_your_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Kyoto to Tokyo with your JR Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kyoto_to_Tokyo_by_bus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Kyoto to Tokyo by bus<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Willer_Express\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Willer Express<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JR_Bus_Kanto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> JR Bus Kanto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kintetsu_Bus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Kintetsu Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Airport_transfers_in_Kyoto_and_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Airport transfers in Kyoto and Tokyo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyoto_to_Tokyo_by_Shinkansen_bullet_train\">Kyoto to Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bullet trains are the <strong>fastest and most popular way to travel <\/strong>to Tokyo from Kyoto using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/a>. You\u2019ll start your journey at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\">Kyoto Station<\/a>, located in the Shimogyo Ward in the city center.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m24!1m8!1m3!1d3340337.420410737!2d135.1236021!3d35.1554171!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x600108ae918b02ef%3A0xb61a446e74a21c08!2sKyoto%20Station%2C%20Higashishiok%C5%8Dji%20Kamadonoch%C5%8D%2C%20Shimogyo%20Ward%2C%20Kyoto%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.985849!2d135.7587667!4m5!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b%3A0x277c49ba34ed38!2sTokyo%20Station%2C%201%20Chome%20Marunouchi%2C%20Chiyoda%20City%2C%20Tokyo%20100-0005%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.681299599999996!2d139.76706579999998!5e0!3m2!1sen!2ses!4v1745588044877!5m2!1sen!2ses\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Depending on which type of train you take, you\u2019ll arrive at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\">Tokyo Station<\/a>, or at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinagawa-station\">Shinagawa Station<\/a>, to the south of the city\u2019s central district.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-to-kyoto-and-osaka\">Tokyo to Kyoto: Best way to travel<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span id=\"Bullet_train_costs_from_Kyoto_to_Tokyo\">Bullet train costs from Kyoto to Tokyo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three bullet train services operate journeys from Kyoto to Tokyo. Hikari and Kodama services are <strong>included in your JR Pass<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nozomi-shinkansen\">Nozomi<\/a> trains require an add-on ticket.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Train type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Standard ticket price without JRP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Included with JRP?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hikari<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a513,320<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 No extra fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kodama\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a513,320<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 No extra fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nozomi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u00a513,970<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Add-on ticket required: \u00a54960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kyoto_to_Tokyo_Shinkansen_timetable\">Kyoto to Tokyo Shinkansen timetable<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> route has <strong>more than 130 daily departures<\/strong> which make the high-speed route to Tokyo from Kyoto. Here are the key details about each of the bullet train services available:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<td><strong>Train type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Approximate journey time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Number of stops on route<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>First departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Last departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hikari<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 hrs 40 min<\/td>\n<td>5-9<\/td>\n<td>06:14<\/td>\n<td>21:32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kodama\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 hrs 50 min<\/td>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>06:34<\/td>\n<td>21:34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nozomi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2 hrs 20 min<\/td>\n<td>3-4<\/td>\n<td>06:00<\/td>\n<td>21:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Routes and schedules can vary according to the season. Make sure to <strong>check the schedule<\/strong> for your day\u2019s travel.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re making the reverse journey from Tokyo to Kyoto, the journey times are roughly 10 minutes shorter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21716 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kodama-shinkansen-800x534.webp\" alt=\"Kodama Shinkansen\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kodama-shinkansen-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kodama-shinkansen-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kodama-shinkansen-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/kodama-shinkansen.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyoto_to_Tokyo_with_your_JR_Pass\">Kyoto to Tokyo with your JR Pass<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most travelers choose to get to Tokyo from Kyoto using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>. It offers access to bullet trains \u2014 the <strong>fastest way to travel<\/strong>. It\u2019s also the only multi-use ticket that covers the entire journey.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hikari-shinkansen\">Hikari<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kodama-shinkansen\">Kodama<\/a> service<\/strong>, and simply present your activated JR Pass. There\u2019s no need to buy add on tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>To take a <strong>Nozomi service<\/strong>, pick up an additional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/nozomi-mizuho-shinkansen\">[ONLY WITH JAPAN RAIL PASS] NOZOMI MIZUHO Ticket<\/a>. Its price is subsidized for JR Pass holders. Present it with your Japan Rail Pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to <strong>save hundreds of dollars<\/strong> by buying a Japan Rail Pass instead of individual tickets. If you\u2019re planning on continuing on your journey from Tokyo to Osaka, the national pass also covers your route.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Kyoto_to_Tokyo_by_bus\">Kyoto to Tokyo by bus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the Shinkansen is the fastest way to travel from Kyoto to Tokyo, several <strong>long-distance buses<\/strong> also make the journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The following bus services are <strong>not included<\/strong> in the Japan Rail Pass.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Willer_Express\">Willer Express<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Willer Express offers <strong>multiple daily departures<\/strong> from Kyoto to Tokyo. Most buses have reclining seats and power outlets.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Departs from<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kyoto Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Arrives at<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tokyo Station or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\">Shinjuku<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Average journey length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7\u20139 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Approximate ticket price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3,500 to 7,000 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"JR_Bus_Kanto\">JR Bus Kanto<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JR Bus Kanto is operated by Japan Railways. It offers <strong>nighttime services<\/strong> (The Midnight Express) as well as <strong>daytime routes<\/strong> (The Gran Daytime Express).<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Departs from<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kyoto Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Arrives at<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Tokyo Station, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shibuya-station\">Shibuya<\/a>, or Shinjuku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Average journey length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8\u20139 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Approximate ticket price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5,000 to 8,000 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"Kintetsu_Bus\">Kintetsu Bus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Kintetsu Bus offers both <strong>daytime and overnight services<\/strong> to Tokyo from Kyoto. All buses have a restroom for your comfort during the journey.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Departs from<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Kyoto Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Arrives at<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Shinjuku Station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Average journey length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7\u20138 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\"><strong>Approximate ticket price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>From 4,000 JPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span id=\"Airport_transfers_in_Kyoto_and_Tokyo\">Airport transfers in Kyoto and Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get <strong>to Kyoto from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-airports#Kansai_International_Airport\">Kansai International Airport<\/a><\/strong>, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Express<\/a>. It\u2019s a direct service and only takes around 1 hour to get to Kyoto&#8217;s city center. The standard fare is 2,200 JPY, but the journey is free with the JR Pass<\/p>\n<p>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> if you\u2019re traveling from <strong>Narita Airport to Tokyo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Haneda Airport<\/strong>, take the the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/pokemon-monorail-tokyo\">Tokyo Monorail<\/a>, then, trasnfer to JR Yamanote in Hamamatsucho Station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The journey from Kyoto to Tokyo is one of Japan\u2019s busiest travel routes. 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