Kyoto to Hamamatsu by train
Hamamatsu lies 184 km (114 mi) east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 225 km (140 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Hamamatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 791,707 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Kyoto to Hamamatsu
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Staying in Hamamatsu
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Hamamatsu. Of the 65 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39), and 4 are five-star. Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 20,202 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamamatsu from Kyoto?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, east of Kyoto; by road roughly 225 km (140 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Hamamatsu by train?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Hamamatsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hamamatsu?
Our booking partner lists 79 places to stay in Hamamatsu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.