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Results from Nara to Kyoto on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Nara to Kyoto
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PASS
1 day
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Tu, 10/02
NARA Nara |
Tu, 10/02
KYOTO All Stations |
¥ 2,800
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PASS
7 days
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Tu, 10/02
NARA Nara |
Mo, 16/02
KYOTO All Stations |
¥ 30,000
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PASS
7 days
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Tu, 10/02
NARA Nara |
Mo, 16/02
KYOTO All Stations |
¥ 50,000
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Train routes from Nara (Nara) to Kyoto (Kyoto Station)
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Regional Rapid
0h 58m
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06:29
Tu, 10/02
NARA Nara |
07:27
Tu, 10/02
KYOTO Kyoto |
¥ 2,800
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How to get from Nara to Kyoto
The easiest way to travel from Nara to Kyoto is by train.
How far is Nara from Kyoto?
The travel distance between Nara and Kyoto is 50 km. The best option to travel from Nara to Kyoto is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Nara to Kyoto?
It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to get from Nara to Kyoto by train, depending on the service.
What types of trains operate the route Nara to Kyoto?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Nara to Kyoto.
JR West operates Rapid services on the JR Nara Line between Nara and Kyoto.
- - Miyakoji Rapid trains run between Nara and Kyoto.
- - Rapid trains run between Nara and Kyoto.
- - Regional Rapid trains run between Nara and Kyoto.
Rapid trains carry Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Non-reserved.
Travellers with JR West Kansai Area Pass can travel in Non-reserved Seat.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Nara to Kyoto depart?
JR West trains depart from Nara Station located in Sanjo-Hommachi, Nara.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Nara to Kyoto arrive?
JR West trains arrive at Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
Where to travel next from Kyoto?
From Kyoto, you can go by train to Osaka and Nara on Express and Rapid trains, or go to Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or go to Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima and Fukuoka on the Sanyo Shinkansen.