Ōta to Kyoto by train
Kyoto lies 365 km (227 mi) west of Ōta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 445 km (276 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ōta | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 748,081 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station |
Where to book trains from Ōta to Kyoto
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Staying in Kyoto
Our booking partner lists 3,110+ places to stay in Kyoto (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 971 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (422), and 76 are five-star. Across 782 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 858,463 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kyoto from Ōta?
365 km (227 mi) in a straight line, west of Ōta; by road roughly 445 km (276 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ōta to Kyoto by train?
About 2 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōta and Kyoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kyoto?
Our booking partner lists 3,110+ places to stay in Kyoto, 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.