Osaka to Kyoto Train: Cost, Route Info & Schedule

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Departure/Arrival Stations
Shin-Osaka Station ➡ Kyoto Station

Distance by Train
 38 km (23 mi)

Estimated Travel Time
≈ 15 minutes

Approximate Ticket Cost:
​​​40 USD

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Both Osaka and Kyoto are very popular tourist destinations in Japan, offering a lot to explore. For example, the city of Osaka boasts Universal Studio Japan and the eponymous castle, while charming Kyoto houses the bamboo forest Arashiyama and the famous Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine (among other brilliant must-visit sights). As the cities are located nearby, you can easily cross both of them from your travel bucket list during one Japan trip!

​Traveling from Osaka to Kyoto is very easy, as they are connected via the high-speed Shinkansen. Osaka to Kyoto bullet trains are very fast and well equipped, they offer three travel classes and a broad departure schedule (you can find out more and book a train ticket from Osaka to Kyoto on Rail Ninja), making the high-speed trains the best way to travel between the beautiful destinations.

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Q&A: Travel From Osaka to Kyoto

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How far is Osaka from Kyoto by train?

As mentioned above the cities are located not far from each other, the distance by train is only 38 km (23 mi)!

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Can I do a day trip from Osaka to Kyoto?

Sure, as easy as pie. Osaka to Kyoto train time is less than 15 minutes by Shinkansen railway, plus the broad timetable offers departures scheduled for every half an hour, making Kyoto a perfect destination for a day trip.

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How late do train from Osaka to Kyoto run?

The last train from Osaka to Kyoto departs at 10:30 pm. If you miss it, the next one is scheduled for 6:00 am in the morning. 

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Can I use JR Pass to travel from Osaka to Kyoto?

Yes, using JR Pass you are free to travel on some limited express trains and all basic-fare trains, but the legendary Shinkansen railway, unfortunately, is not covered by the pass. 

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