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

The fastest way from Kyoto to Nara is the JR Miyakoji Rapid: 47 min from Kyoto Station to Nara Station at the fastest, for 720 yen. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 05:33 and the last at 23:46.

Updated October 3, 2026

47 minfastest train (Miyakoji Rapid 603)

720 yenone-way fare

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Ways from Kyoto to Nara

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

Ways from Kyoto to Nara: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
JR Miyakoji RapidKyoto → Nara	47 min	720 yen	—	—	05:33 / 23:46

JR Miyakoji Rapid and local trains

Fastest: 47 min
Fare: 720 yen
First train: 05:33
Last train: 23:46

From: Kyoto Station
To: Nara Station
Fastest: 47 min (Miyakoji Rapid 603, 09:34 → 10:21)
A midday train: 10:04 → 10:51, 47 min (Miyakoji Rapid 605)
Fare: 720 yen (basic fare only; no seat ticket needed)
Paid seat: +530 yen for a reserved seat on some trains (Miyakoji Rapid)
First train: 05:33 → 06:34 (Local train)
Last train: 23:46 → 00:46 (Local train)
Distance: 41.7 km by JR's fare distance

Nara to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 04:48 → 05:44 (Local train)
Last train: 23:10 → 00:09 (Local train)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Nara?

47 min at the fastest by the JR Miyakoji Rapid. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:04 takes 47 min.

How much is the train from Kyoto to Nara?

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

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Nara?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 23:46 and reaches Nara Station at 00:46 (Local train). The first leaves at 05:33.

How far is Kyoto from Nara?

41.7 km by JR's fare distance between Kyoto Station and Nara Station.