Kyoto to Arashiyama by train: time, fare and last train

The fastest way from Kyoto to Arashiyama is the JR Rapid: 11 min from Kyoto Station to Saga-Arashiyama Station at the fastest, for 240 yen. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 05:31 and the last at 23:46.

Updated October 3, 2026

11 minfastest train (Rapid 201)

240 yenone-way fare

No changeRapid train

Ways from Kyoto to Arashiyama

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Kyoto to Arashiyama: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
JR RapidKyoto → Saga-Arashiyama	11 min	240 yen	—	—	05:31 / 23:46

JR Rapid and local trains

Fastest: 11 min
Fare: 240 yen
First train: 05:31
Last train: 23:46

From: Kyoto Station
To: Saga-Arashiyama Station
Fastest: 11 min (Rapid 201, 10:08 → 10:19)
Fare: 240 yen (basic fare only; no seat ticket needed)
Paid seat: +530 yen for a reserved seat on some trains (Rapid)
First train: 05:31 → 05:47 (Local train)
Last train: 23:46 → 00:03 (Local train)
Distance: 10.3 km by JR's fare distance

Arashiyama to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 05:10 → 05:26 (Local train)
Last train: 23:22 → 23:38 (Local train)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Arashiyama?

11 min at the fastest by the JR Rapid. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:08 takes 11 min.

How much is the train from Kyoto to Arashiyama?

240 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Arashiyama?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 23:46 and reaches Saga-Arashiyama Station at 00:03 (Local train). The first leaves at 05:31.

How far is Kyoto from Arashiyama?

10.3 km by JR's fare distance between Kyoto Station and Saga-Arashiyama Station.