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Results from Kyoto to Nara on Friday, 25 September 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Kyoto to Nara
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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PASS
1 day
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Fr, 25/09
KYOTO All Stations |
Fr, 25/09
NARA Nara |
¥ 2,700
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Train routes from Kyoto (Kyoto Station) to Nara (Kintetsu Nara Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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Limited Express
0h 34m
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07:50
Fr, 25/09
KYOTO Kyoto |
08:24
Fr, 25/09
NARA Kintetsu Nara |
¥ 1,280
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Train routes from Kyoto (Kyoto Station) to Nara (Nara Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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Regional Rapid
1h 00m
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07:50
Fr, 25/09
KYOTO Kyoto |
08:50
Fr, 25/09
NARA Nara |
¥ 2,700
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How to get from Kyoto to Nara
The easiest way to travel from Kyoto to Nara is by train.
How far is Kyoto from Nara?
The travel distance between Kyoto and Nara is 50 km. The best option to travel from Kyoto to Nara is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Nara?
It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to get from Kyoto to Nara by train, depending on the service.
How to get from Kyoto to Nara by train
What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Nara?
There are two railway companies operating trains on the route Kyoto to Nara.
JR West operates Rapid services on the JR Nara Line between Kyoto and Nara.
- - Miyakoji Rapid trains run between Kyoto and Nara.
- - Rapid trains run between Kyoto and Nara.
- - Regional Rapid trains run between Kyoto and Nara.
Rapid trains carry Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Non-reserved seats.
Travellers with JR West Kansai Area Pass can travel in Non-reserved Seat.
Kintetsu Railway operates Limited Express services on the Kintetsu Kyoto line between Kyoto and Nara.
- - Limited Express trains run between Kyoto and Nara.
Limited Express trains carry Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved seats.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Ordinary Cars.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Kyoto to Nara depart?
JR West trains and Kintetsu Railway trains depart from Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
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 Kyoto to Nara arrive?
JR West trains arrive at Nara Station located in Sanjo-Hommachi, Nara.
Kintetsu Railway trains arrive at Kintetsu Nara Station located in Higashimuki-Nakamachi, Nara.
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Where to travel next from Nara
From Nara, you can go by train to Osaka and Kyoto on Rapid or Express trains.