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Tokyo to Kyoto Bullet Train Facts

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Ticket Price Range:
120-160 USD

Distance by Train:
475 km (295 mi)

Travel Time:
≈ 2 hours​
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Number of Daily Departures:
​31

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Tokyo to Kyoto Shinkansen

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Incredible Japan is worth admiring its beauty. And taking a bullet train is one of the best ways to see astonishing landscapes on the way to your destination. Enjoy a perfect travel experience onboard of a modern Nozomi Tokyo to Kyoto bullet train.

Shinkansen Tokyo to Kyoto trains provide passengers with everything they might need during the trip. There are several travel classes to choose from, offering comfortable seats and spacious legroom, as well as big luggage space to make your trip as comfortable as possible. A broad schedule with up to 31 departures allows you to adjust your trip to your plans easily and worry-free.

Thanks to nowadays technologies, it's become possible to book almost everything in advance right from our homes. Rail Ninja is your assistant in doing so. This platform allows you to book your Tokyo to Kyoto train ticket in just a few click, simple and easy. If you're planning on traveling between these two cities, don't waste your time and start booking tickets now as there's always a chance that they can be sold out.

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Tokyo Station

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Kyoto Station

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Tokyo Station

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Kyoto Station

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What to Know About Tokyo - Kyoto Shinkansen

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Can I use JR Pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto?

JR pass doesn't cover Nozomi bullet trains. A standard trip with the JR Pass may take about 3-4 hours to reach Kyoto from Tokyo, while Nozomi bullet train does the same in only 2 hours. Which saves you some extra time to explore city.

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How do I get from Tokyo to Kyoto by a bullet train?

Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto on a bullet train is easier than you might think. All the trains serving this direction depart from Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station. Conveniently, both of them are located in central Tokyo, so you can use public transport to reach them. The trip from Tokyo to Kyoto on the fastest train in Japan takes only about 2 hours.

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How often do bullet trains run from Tokyo to Kyoto?

Nozomi bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto has 31 departure per day every 30 minutes starting from 6:00 am. So you won't face any troubles adjusting your plans as Tokyo to Kyoto train timetable is quite versatile and convenient. You can see the detailed schedule on Rail Ninja.

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How much does a bullet train from Tokyo to Kyoto cost?

A standard fee for a one-way Tokyo to Kyoto ticket is around 160 USD during peak seasons and 100-120 USD off peak, although the price heavily depends on such factor as what travel class you prefer or do you purchase a ticket with reserved or unreserved seats. You can find more information about train tickets in Japan here.

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How far is Kyoto from Tokyo?

If you are interested in how to get from Tokyo to Kyoto, you should know that the distance depends on your transportation mode.
If you travel by train, the distance between the two cities is approximately 450 km (280 miles) and it takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes by the Shinkansen (bullet train) to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto.

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