The distance from Kyoto to Tokyo is approximately 283 miles (about 445 kilometers) by travel routes such as train or car. The shortest air travel distance is around 226 miles (364 kilometers). Traveling by the popular Shinkansen bullet train takes about 2 to 4 hours depending on the train service chosen, with the fastest Nozomi trains taking just over 2 hours. Other travel options like buses, flights, or driving vary in time from around 2 hours up to 8 hours depending on mode and route.