Kyoto to Zama by train
Zama lies 334 km (208 mi) east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 408 km (253 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Zama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,325 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | Sōbudai-mae Station, Zama Station, Iriya Station |
Where to book trains from Kyoto to Zama
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Common questions
How far is Zama from Kyoto?
334 km (208 mi) in a straight line, east of Kyoto; by road roughly 408 km (253 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Zama by train?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Zama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.