Nara to Kyoto train with JR West

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nara to Kyoto

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Nov
Cheapest price on 06 Nov
£4
Average ticket price on 06 Nov
£4
Fastest journey on 06 Nov
48 m
Average journey duration on 06 Nov
48 m
Trains on 06 Nov
66
Distance
38 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nara to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Nara to Kyoto will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

On Fri 06 Nov, we found 66 trains from Nara to Kyoto, including 66 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 620
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  • JR WestD Regional Rapid 660
    0 changes
  • JR West
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  • JR WestD Regional Rapid 654
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  • JR WestD Regional Rapid 658
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Overview: Train from Nara to Kyoto

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Trains from Nara to Kyoto run on average 50 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 50 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
38 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
50
Direct trains
50
Fastest train
48m
First train
0:26
Last train
22:13
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Nara to Kyoto trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nara to Kyoto.

The cost of a train ticket from Nara to Kyoto can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Nara to Kyoto covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 48m. Trains run 50 per day.
The train distance from Nara to Kyoto is 38 km.
The first train from Nara to Kyoto leaves at 0:26.
The last train from Nara to Kyoto departs at 22:13.
Trains from Nara to Kyoto run approximately 50 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Nara and Kyoto. The service operates 50 times per day, provided by JR West, JR West.

Live departures

Nara to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Nara to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR West4:48 Nara Station
0h56
5:44 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West5:22 Nara Station
1h00
6:22 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West5:46 Nara Station
1h02
6:48 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West6:05 Nara Station
1h03
7:08 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West6:19 Nara Station
1h04
7:23 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 6506:29 Nara Station
0h59
7:28 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 6526:45 Nara Station
0h57
7:42 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 6546:54 Nara Station
1h01
7:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:01 Nara Station
1h12
8:13 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 6027:13 Nara Station
0h53
8:06 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:16 Nara Station
1h09
8:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 6047:26 Nara Station
0h53
8:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 6567:32 Nara Station
0h58
8:30 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:45 Nara Station
1h06
8:51 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West8:05 Nara Station
1h03
9:08 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West8:25 Nara Station
1h02
9:27 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West8:39 Nara Station
1h03
9:42 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 6588:57 Nara Station
0h55
9:52 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West9:26 Nara Station
1h06
10:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 6129:37 Nara Station
0h48
10:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West9:53 Nara Station
1h09
11:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 61410:07 Nara Station
0h48
10:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West10:24 Nara Station
1h08
11:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 61610:37 Nara Station
0h48
11:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West10:54 Nara Station
1h08
12:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 61811:07 Nara Station
0h48
11:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West11:24 Nara Station
1h08
12:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 62011:37 Nara Station
0h48
12:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West11:50 Nara Station
1h12
13:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 62212:07 Nara Station
0h48
12:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West12:24 Nara Station
1h08
13:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 62412:37 Nara Station
0h48
13:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West12:50 Nara Station
1h12
14:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 62613:07 Nara Station
0h48
13:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West13:24 Nara Station
1h08
14:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 62813:37 Nara Station
0h48
14:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West13:50 Nara Station
1h12
15:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 63014:07 Nara Station
0h48
14:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West14:24 Nara Station
1h08
15:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 63214:37 Nara Station
0h48
15:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West14:50 Nara Station
1h12
16:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 63415:07 Nara Station
0h48
15:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West15:24 Nara Station
1h08
16:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 63615:37 Nara Station
0h48
16:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West15:54 Nara Station
1h08
17:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 63816:07 Nara Station
0h48
16:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West16:24 Nara Station
1h08
17:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 64016:37 Nara Station
0h48
17:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West16:54 Nara Station
1h08
18:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 64217:07 Nara Station
0h48
17:55 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West17:20 Nara Station
1h12
18:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 64417:37 Nara Station
0h48
18:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West17:50 Nara Station
1h06
18:56 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West18:10 Nara Station
1h08
19:18 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West18:19 Nara Station
1h13
19:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Miyakoji Rapid 64618:37 Nara Station
0h48
19:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West18:50 Nara Station
1h03
19:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West19:10 Nara Station
1h10
20:20 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 66019:18 Nara Station
0h56
20:14 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West19:50 Nara Station
1h02
20:52 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 66220:20 Nara Station
0h59
21:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West20:50 Nara Station
1h01
21:51 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR WestD Regional Rapid 66421:20 Nara Station
0h59
22:19 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West21:50 Nara Station
1h01
22:51 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West22:14 Nara Station
0h59
23:13 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West22:42 Nara Station
0h58
23:40 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
Saturday 7 November
JR West4:48 Nara Station
0h56
5:44 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West5:22 Nara Station
1h00
6:22 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West6:15 Nara Station
1h00
7:15 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West6:32 Nara Station
0h59
7:31 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West6:53 Nara Station
1h07
8:00 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:09 Nara Station
1h05
8:14 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:24 Nara Station
1h06
8:30 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:43 Nara Station
1h02
8:45 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West7:54 Nara Station
1h06
9:00 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West8:17 Nara Station
1h15
9:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West8:56 Nara Station
1h06
10:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West9:24 Nara Station
1h09
10:33 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West9:53 Nara Station
1h09
11:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West10:24 Nara Station
1h08
11:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West10:43 Nara Station
1h19
12:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West11:24 Nara Station
1h08
12:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West11:50 Nara Station
1h12
13:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West12:24 Nara Station
1h08
13:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West12:50 Nara Station
1h12
14:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West13:24 Nara Station
1h08
14:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West13:50 Nara Station
1h12
15:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West14:24 Nara Station
1h08
15:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West14:50 Nara Station
1h12
16:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West15:24 Nara Station
1h08
16:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West15:54 Nara Station
1h15
17:09 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West16:23 Nara Station
1h09
17:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West16:54 Nara Station
1h08
18:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West17:20 Nara Station
1h12
18:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West17:50 Nara Station
1h12
19:02 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West18:20 Nara Station
1h12
19:32 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West18:50 Nara Station
1h02
19:52 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West19:10 Nara Station
1h04
20:14 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West19:50 Nara Station
1h00
20:50 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West20:20 Nara Station
1h03
21:23 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West20:50 Nara Station
1h03
21:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West21:20 Nara Station
1h05
22:25 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West21:50 Nara Station
1h03
22:53 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West22:14 Nara Station
1h00
23:14 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect
JR West22:42 Nara Station
0h58
23:40 Kyoto Station0 changesdirect

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Train companies: JR West from Nara to Kyoto trainsJR West trains will get you between Nara and Kyoto from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR West

About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average JR West Duration
48m
Cheapest JR West Price
£4
JR West frequency
43 a day
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Nara and Kyoto

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nara to Kyoto.
There is no night train service from Nara to Kyoto.

Complete guide to Kyoto

Things to do in Kyoto

Discover the best of Kyoto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyoto trip today.

  • Must visit

Kyoto National Museum

National museum with strong collections of pre-modern Japanese art, sculpture, ceramics, and special exhibitions. A key stop for cultural context.

  • Recommended

Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Modern museum with changing exhibitions from Japan and abroad. Well suited to visitors seeking contemporary and modern art in central Kyoto.

  • Recommended

Kyoto International Manga Museum

Compact museum focused on Kyoto’s manga culture and comics history. Worth visiting for browsing walls of books and themed displays in a historic school building.

Japanese yen (¥)

Moderate for Japan: temples and buses are affordable, but hotels in central Kyoto and kaiseki dining can raise daily costs above Osaka or Fukuoka.

Average meal costs

Budget
¥800-1,200 for noodles, curry, or set meals.
Mid-range
¥2,000-4,000 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
¥10,000+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
¥400-600 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is not expected in restaurants, cafés, or taxis. Service is included, and leaving extra cash can cause confusion.

FAQs: Nara to Kyoto train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nara to Kyoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Nara to Kyoto in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Nara to Kyoto.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Nara and Kyoto

Most Nara to Kyoto trains use the Nara Station to Kyoto Station station pair, with some services arriving at Inari Station. Use this guide to compare Nara and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Nara
Arrival train stations in Kyoto
Nara Station1 Sanjohonmachi, Nara, 630-8122, JapanAccessibility

Nara Station train station facilities and services

Nara Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Nara Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

Train stations for Nara to Kyoto

Check train stations information for Nara and Kyoto, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Nara that goes to Kyoto is Nara Station, and it arrives at Kyoto Station.

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