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

The fastest way from Kyoto to Uji is the JR Miyakoji Rapid: 17 min from Kyoto Station to Uji Station at the fastest, for 240 yen. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 05:33 and the last at 23:46.

Updated October 3, 2026

17 minfastest train (Miyakoji Rapid 603)

240 yenone-way fare

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Ways from Kyoto to Uji

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

Ways from Kyoto to Uji: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
JR Miyakoji RapidKyoto → Uji	17 min	240 yen	—	—	05:33 / 23:46

JR Miyakoji Rapid and local trains

Fastest: 17 min
Fare: 240 yen
First train: 05:33
Last train: 23:46

From: Kyoto Station
To: Uji Station
Fastest: 17 min (Miyakoji Rapid 603, 09:34 → 09:51)
A midday train: 10:04 → 10:21, 17 min (Miyakoji Rapid 605)
Fare: 240 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 → 05:55 (Local train)
Last train: 23:46 → 00:09 (Local train)
Distance: 14.9 km by JR's fare distance

Uji to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 05:23 → 05:44 (Local train)
Last train: 23:47 → 00:09 (Local train)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Uji?

17 min at the fastest by the JR Miyakoji Rapid. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:04 takes 17 min.

How much is the train from Kyoto to Uji?

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

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Uji?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 23:46 and reaches Uji Station at 00:09 (Local train). The first leaves at 05:33.

How far is Kyoto from Uji?

14.9 km by JR's fare distance between Kyoto Station and Uji Station.