Kyoto to Ueda by train
Ueda lies 275 km (171 mi) north-east of Kyoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 30 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 336 km (209 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kyoto | Ueda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 157,480 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōto Station, Yamashina Station, Karasuma Station | Ueda Station, Nishi-Ueda Station, Ōya Station |
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Common questions
How far is Ueda from Kyoto?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kyoto; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Ueda by train?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kyoto and Ueda?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.