Kyoto to Hōfu by train
Hōfu lies 398 km (248 mi) west of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 486 km (302 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Hōfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 116,925 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | Hōfu Station |
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Common questions
How far is Hōfu from Kyoto?
398 km (248 mi) in a straight line, west of Kyoto; by road roughly 486 km (302 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Hōfu by train?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Hōfu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.