How long does the train journey from Toki-shi to Kyoto take?

The train journey from Toki-shi to Kyoto takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. It involves two stages: a Limited Express train takes you from Toki-shi to Nagoya in 30 to 35 minutes. After a transfer in Nagoya, a Shinkansen Nozomi train reaches Kyoto in 35 minutes.

Is the Toki-shi - Kyoto route included in the Japan Rail Pass?

The Nozomi requires the additional NOZOMI MIZUHO ticket, to be purchased before boarding; Hikari and Kodama trains are included without extra charge.

What train should I take to get from Toki-shi to Kyoto?

To go from Toki-shi to Kyoto, take a JR Chuo Line Rapid train to Nagoya. From there, take a Nozomi or Hikari Shinkansen bound for Shin-Osaka. The total journey takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, including the transfer in Nagoya.

Where do you need to change trains to go from Toki-shi to Kyoto?

You need to change trains at Nagoya for the journey from Toki-shi to Kyoto. From Toki-shi, take a JR Chuo Line train to Nagoya Station. From there, board a Tokaido Shinkansen bound for Kyoto.

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This route follows part of the path of Japan's very first railway line, inaugurated in 1872 between Shimbashi (in Tokyo) and Yokohama — marking the very beginning of the country's modern railway era.