{"id":465,"date":"2017-09-17T11:53:58","date_gmt":"2017-09-17T09:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=465"},"modified":"2026-07-24T07:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:21:25","slug":"tokyo-to-kyoto-and-osaka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-to-kyoto-and-osaka","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel from Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen Bullet Train and Bus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to visit both <strong>Tokyo and Kyoto<\/strong> and make the most of your trip. Regular bullet trains connect the 2 cities, with the fastest services completing the journey in about 2 hours 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains how to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, including<strong> bullet train services and journey times, and fares<\/strong>. You\u2019ll also find details on alternative ways to make the trip, including daytime coach services and night buses.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/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=\"#Tokyo_to_Kyoto_by_Shinkansen_bullet_train\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen bullet train<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_to_Kyoto_Shinkansen_schedules_and_fares\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen schedules and fares<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_to_Kyoto_Shinkansen_timetable\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen timetable<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shinkansen_Tokyo_to_Kyoto_using_JR_Pass\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> Shinkansen Tokyo to Kyoto using JR Pass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Next_stop_Osaka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> Next stop: Osaka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tokyo_to_Kyoto_by_bus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Tokyo to Kyoto by bus<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Willer_Express\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Willer Express<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#JR_Bus_Kanto\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> JR Bus Kanto<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Keio_Bus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Keio Bus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Airport_transfers_for_Kyoto_and_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Airport transfers for Kyoto and Tokyo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Kyoto_by_Shinkansen_bullet_train\">Tokyo to Kyoto by Shinkansen bullet train<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tokyo-Kyoto route has a <strong>fast and convenient Shinkansen connection<\/strong>, with frequent departures throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> allows you to make the journey in <strong>just over 2 hours<\/strong>. It\u2019s Japan\u2019s most popular high-speed rail line, and makes it possible to visit both cities, even on shorter stays.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21088\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-21088 size-large\" title=\"Tokaido Shinkansen map\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tokaido-shinkansen-map-800x561.jpg\" alt=\"tokaido shinkansen map\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tokaido-shinkansen-map-800x561.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tokaido-shinkansen-map-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tokaido-shinkansen-map-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/tokaido-shinkansen-map.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tokaido Shinkansen route map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can board a <strong>high-speed train to Kyoto<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-train-station\">Tokyo Station<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinagawa-station\">Shinagawa Station<\/a>, both located in the city center.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of your journey, you\u2019ll arrive at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\">Kyoto Station<\/a>, which is centrally located and well connected to other parts of the city.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d1669681.8726366921!2d136.44425328634168!3d35.17912467926661!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b%3A0x277c49ba34ed38!2sTokyo%20Station%2C%201%20Chome-9%20Marunouchi%2C%20Chiyoda%20City%2C%20Tokyo%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.6812362!2d139.7671248!4m5!1s0x600108ae918b02ef%3A0xb61a446e74a21c08!2sKyoto%20Station%2C%20Higashishiok%C5%8Dji%20Kamadonoch%C5%8D%2C%20Shimogyo%20Ward%2C%20Kyoto%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.985849!2d135.7587667!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1720786405802!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Each train takes a slightly different route, meaning the<strong> journey and departure times are different<\/strong>. You can find more information on planning your journey further on in this post.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Kyoto_Shinkansen_schedules_and_fares\">Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen schedules and fares<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Bullet trains<\/a> run very frequently between Tokyo and Kyoto, with <strong>several services an hour <\/strong>during the day. The following train services take you to Kyoto:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Train type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Journey length<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Stops on route<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Standard fare<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fare with seat reservation<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fare with JRP<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hikari<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2 hrs 40 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">5-9<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a513,320<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a513,850<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kodama\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3 hrs 40 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">16<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a513,320<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a513,850<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Included<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nozomi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">2 hrs 15 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">3-4<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a513,970<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a514,170<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a54960<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Reserved-seat fares can <strong>vary by travel season<\/strong>. During designated major peak travel periods, all seats on Nozomi trains are reserved.<\/p>\n<p>Hikari and Kodama trains are <strong>fully covered by your Japan Rail Pass<\/strong>, but to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nozomi-shinkansen\">Nozomi<\/a>, you need an additional ticket.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-shortcode-element image-left\"><div class=\"image-container desktop\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><div class=\"custom-title\">Unlimited train travel in Japan<\/div><div class=\"image-container mobile\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jr-pass-cta-1.png\"  width=\"300\" height=\"200\"  alt=\"Buy your JR Pass\"><\/div><div class=\"custom-text\"><\/p>\n<p>The JR Pass gives you unlimited access to transportation all around Japan for 7, 14, or 21 days, including Shinkansen.<\/p>\n<p>A single ticket, huge savings.<\/p>\n<p><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\" class=\"custom-button\">Buy your JR Pass<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Kyoto_Shinkansen_timetable\">Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen timetable<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at the <strong>earliest and latest departure times <\/strong>for Tokaido Shinkansen services from Tokyo to Kyoto:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead style=\"background: #3793F4; color: #fff;\">\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Shinkansen type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>First train departure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Last train departure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hikari<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">06:21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">21:12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kodama<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">06:57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">21:57<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Nozomi<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">06:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">21:24<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Make sure to <strong>check the timetable for your day of travel<\/strong>, as departure times can vary from season to season. The return trip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-to-tokyo\">Kyoto to Tokyo<\/a> follows the same route, with similar travel times and train options.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Shinkansen_Tokyo_to_Kyoto_using_JR_Pass\">Shinkansen Tokyo to Kyoto using JR Pass<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The JR Pass is the only multi-trip ticket that <strong>covers your entire journey<\/strong> from Tokyo to Kyoto, including Hikari and Kodama services.<\/p>\n<p>Both run <strong>high-speed Shinkansen trains<\/strong> but take slightly different routes to Kyoto:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hikari:<\/strong> Stops at major stations and selected intermediate stations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kodama:<\/strong> Stops at every station along the route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hikari-shinkansen\">Hikari<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kodama-shinkansen\">Kodama<\/a>, there\u2019s no need to pick up any extra tickets. Simply <strong>present your JR Pass<\/strong>.<\/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<p>If you\u2019re short of time, there\u2019s another service you can take by purchasing a supplementary ticket. The Nozomi Shinkansen gets you to Kyoto the fastest, but you must pick up a <strong>\u201c[ONLY WITH JAPAN RAIL PASS] Nozomi Mizuho Ticket\u201d<\/strong> and show this along with your JR Pass.<\/p>\n<p>To learn about the different Shinkansen lines, or to get <strong>guidance on using different train services<\/strong> with your Japan Rail Pass, read our post on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japanese-trains\">how to use Japanese trains<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Next_stop_Osaka\">Next stop: Osaka<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After Kyoto Station, the <strong>next stop on the Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/strong> from Tokyo is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shin-osaka-station\">Shin-Osaka<\/a>, the bullet train station for Osaka.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s only another <strong>15 minutes on the high-speed train from Kyoto<\/strong>, making it easy to add another top destination to your itinerary for Japan.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-to-kyoto\">traveling from Osaka to Kyoto<\/a> in our trip planner article.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re traveling directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-to-osaka\">Tokyo to Osaka<\/a>, or making a stop in Kyoto, your JR Pass covers <strong>all bullet trains<\/strong>, apart from the Nozomi, which requires a supplementary ticket.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tokyo_to_Kyoto_by_bus\">Tokyo to Kyoto by bus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Shinkansen is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Kyoto, but there are alternative means of making the journey which are <strong>not included in the JR Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Several companies operate <strong>long-distance buses between Tokyo and Kyoto<\/strong>, including daytime and overnight services.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Willer_Express\">Willer Express<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WILLER TRAVEL lists several daytime and overnight bus options between Tokyo and Kyoto. Ticket prices, departure points and onboard facilities <strong>vary depending on your travel date and selected service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departing from<\/strong>: Various locations in Tokyo, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shinjuku-station\">Shinjuku<\/a> and the Tokyo Station area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arriving at<\/strong>: Various locations in Kyoto, including the Kyoto Station area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Approximately 7 to 9 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Varies by travel date, seat type and service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reclining seats, charging points, Wi-Fi and toilets are available on selected buses.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"JR_Bus_Kanto\">JR Bus Kanto<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>JR Bus Kanto operates overnight Grand Dream and Seishun Eco Dream services from Tokyo towards Kyoto, Osaka and other destinations in western Japan. Selected services stop at Kyoto Station.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departing from<\/strong>: Tokyo Station or Busta Shinjuku, depending on the service<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arriving at<\/strong>: Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit on selected services<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Approximately 7 to 8 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: Varies by travel date and coach type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Keio_Bus\">Keio Bus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kanto Bus operates the Kyoto\u2013Tokyo Midnight Express overnight service. It departs from Busta Shinjuku at 11 p.m. and Shibuya Mark City at 11:30 p.m., arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit at around 6 a.m.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departing from<\/strong>: Busta Shinjuku and Shibuya Mark City<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arriving at<\/strong>: Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Approximately 6.5 to 7 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong>: \u00a55,980 to \u00a510,500, depending on the travel date<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: These bus services are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Only JR trains and select local JR buses are included in the pass.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Airport_transfers_for_Kyoto_and_Tokyo\">Airport transfers for Kyoto and Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re <strong>traveling from Tokyo\u2019s main airports<\/strong>, you can ride the following trains for free with the JR Pass to get to Tokyo Station before changing to the Tokaido Shinkansen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-express\">Narita Express<\/a> from Narita International Airport<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haneda-airport-to-tokyo\">Haneda Airport to Tokyo<\/a>: Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station, then JR Yamanote Line or JR Keihin-Tohoku Line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Japan Rail Pass holders can also get to Kyoto Station from <strong>Kansai International Airport<\/strong> by taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/haruka-express-kansai-airport\">Haruka Express<\/a> for no extra cost. The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kansai-airport-to-kyoto\"> airport to Kyoto journey<\/a> time is around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on the service.<\/p>\n<p>A discounted Haruka One-way Ticket to Kyoto <strong>costs \u00a52,200 for eligible temporary visitors<\/strong>. With your active JR Pass, the fare is included, and there\u2019s no need to purchase an additional ticket for non-reserved travel.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With your Japan Rail Pass, it\u2019s easy to visit both Tokyo and Kyoto and make the most of your trip. Regular bullet trains connect the 2 cities, with the fastest services completing the journey in about 2 hours 10 minutes. This guide explains how to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, including bullet train services and journey times, and fares. You\u2019ll also find details on alternative ways to make the trip, including daytime coach services and night buses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17,3],"tags":[],"acf":{"related_tours":{"tour_number":[{"acf_fc_layout":"3_tours","title_tour_1-3":"Tokyo Tower, Tea Ceremony and Sumida River Cruise Day Tour","content_tour_1-3":"<p>A professional guide points out highlights such as the Imperial Palace, Nakamise shopping street and Asakusa Kannon Temple. 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