Hachiōji to Kyoto by train
Kyoto lies 331 km (206 mi) west of Hachiōji, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 404 km (251 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hachiōji | Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 579,355 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hachiōji Station, Minami-Ōsawa Station, Nishi-Hachiōji Station | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station |
Where to book trains from Hachiōji 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 Hachiōji?
331 km (206 mi) in a straight line, west of Hachiōji; by road roughly 404 km (251 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hachiōji to Kyoto by train?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hachiōji and Kyoto?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kyoto?
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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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.