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Kyoto to Nagahama by train

Nagahama lies 62 km (38 mi) north-east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 20 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 75 km (47 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KyotoNagahama
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.5 million113,636
Elevation50 m (164 ft)86 m (282 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordKyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma StationNagahama Station, Kawake Station, Torahime Station

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Common questions

How far is Nagahama from Kyoto?

62 km (38 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kyoto; by road roughly 75 km (47 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Nagahama by train?

About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Nagahama?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.