Trains to Kyoto
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Kyoto: Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station, Kintetsu-Tambabashi Station, Takeda Station, Katsura Station, Gion-shijo Station, Sanjo Station, Ōmiya Station, Mukaijima Station, Nishiōji Station, Katsuragawa Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Kyoto
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto to Osaka | Japan | 43 km (27 mi) | about 14 min |
| Kyoto to Takarazuka | Japan | 44 km (27 mi) | about 14 min |
| Kyoto to Amagasaki | Japan | 46 km (28 mi) | about 15 min |
| Kyoto to Sandachō | Japan | 50 km (31 mi) | about 17 min |
| Kyoto to Hikone | Japan | 52 km (32 mi) | about 17 min |
| Kyoto to Matsubara | Japan | 54 km (33 mi) | about 18 min |
| Kyoto to Habikino | Japan | 54 km (34 mi) | about 18 min |
| Kyoto to Sakai | Japan | 55 km (34 mi) | about 18 min |
| Kyoto to Kashihara-shi | Japan | 57 km (35 mi) | about 19 min |
| Kyoto to Nagahama | Japan | 62 km (38 mi) | about 20 min |
| Kyoto to Kobe | Japan | 64 km (40 mi) | about 21 min |
| Kyoto to Kishiwada | Japan | 71 km (44 mi) | about 23 min |
| Kyoto to Tokyo | Japan | 365 km (227 mi) | about 2 h |
| Kyoto to Yokohama | Japan | 357 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kyoto to Nagoya | Japan | 106 km (66 mi) | about 35 min |
| Kyoto to Sapporo | Japan | 1,016 km (631 mi) | about 5 h 34 min |
| Kyoto to Fukuoka | Japan | 515 km (320 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Kyoto to Kawasaki | Japan | 364 km (226 mi) | about 2 h |
| Kyoto to Saitama | Japan | 367 km (228 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Kyoto to Hiroshima | Japan | 310 km (192 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Kyoto have?
Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station, Kintetsu-Tambabashi Station, Takeda Station, Katsura Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.