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How do I get from Tokyo to Kyoto via Shinkansen bullet train?
The Shinkansen bullet train (the Nozomi or Hikari) travels directly from Tokyo Station to Kyoto Station.
The Nozomi train arrives in Kyoto the fastest (in 2 hours 20 minutes), but the Japan Rail Pass can't be used with the Nozomi. If you'd like to use your Japan Rail Pass, please ride the Hikari (to arrive in 2 hours 40 minutes) or Kodama (to arrive in 3 hours 40 minutes) trains.
Also, if you take the last Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto, please expect that there will be fewer bus and train options to get from Kyoto Station to your hotel or other destination. We recommend taking at least an 20:00 Shinkansen from Tokyo.
For the Shinkansen time table, and information about how to buy tickets, including reserved seating, please see the JR Official Website.
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
The Nozomi train arrives in Kyoto the fastest (in 2 hours 20 minutes), but the Japan Rail Pass can't be used with the Nozomi. If you'd like to use your Japan Rail Pass, please ride the Hikari (to arrive in 2 hours 40 minutes) or Kodama (to arrive in 3 hours 40 minutes) trains.
Also, if you take the last Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto, please expect that there will be fewer bus and train options to get from Kyoto Station to your hotel or other destination. We recommend taking at least an 20:00 Shinkansen from Tokyo.
For the Shinkansen time table, and information about how to buy tickets, including reserved seating, please see the JR Official Website.
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/