Kyoto Train Lines
JR (Japan Railways) TRAIN LINES
The Tokaido Shinkansen
The Tokaido Shinkansen is a high-speed “bullet train” rail line operated by JR Central between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. This is the fastest and most comfortable route to take if you are traveling between Kyoto and other major cities in Japan. Read more
JR Nara Line for Tofukuji, Inari, Uji & Nara
The JR Nara Line runs between Kyoto and Nara with stops at important sightseeing locations, Tofukuji, Inari and Uji along the way. Read more
JR Kyoto Line for Osaka, Sannomiya, & Himeji
The JR Kyoto Line is the name given to that part of the Tokaido Main Line that runs between Kyoto Station and Osaka Station. After Osaka Station the line continues but is renamed the JR Kobe Line. The JR Kobe Line connects Osaka with the important cities of Kobe and Himeji. Read more
JR Sagano Line for Nijo, Uzumasa, Saga-Arashiyama
The JR Sagano Line is the part of the JR San-in Main Line that runs between Kyoto Station and Sonobe Station. Along the way it stops at the popular tourist destinations of Nijo, Uzumasa and Saga-Arashiyama. Read more
The Thunderbird Limited Express and Hokuriku Shinkansen for Fukui, Kanazawa & Toyama
The Thunderbird Limited Express connects Osaka, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto with Tsuruga. At Tsuruga, passengers transfer to Hokuriku Shinkansen services for Fukui, Kanazawa, Toyama and other destinations in the Hokuriku region. Read more
JR Kinokuni Line (Kuroshio Limited Express) for Wakayama, Shirahama & Shingu
The Kuroshio Limited Express is a service that connects Kyoto Station with stations in Wakayama Prefecture via Shin-Osaka and Tennoji stations in Osaka city. Read more
JR Biwako Line for Otsu, Omi Hachiman, Hikone & the Hokuriku Region
The JR Biwako Line runs between Kyoto Station and Nagahama Station in Shiga Prefecture. It connects destinations in eastern Shiga with Kyoto, and beyond Kyoto to Osaka and Kobe. The Biwako Line runs along the east side of Lake Biwa from which it takes its name. Read more
JR Kosei Line for Hieizan Sakamoto, Ogoto Onsen & Omi Maiko
The JR Kosei Line runs between Kyoto Station and Omi Shiotsu Station in Shiga Prefecture. It connects destinations in western Shiga with Kyoto. The Kosei Line runs along the west side of Lake Biwa and the name “Kosei” actually means “west of the lake”. Read more
Former Tokaido / Chuo Lines (Shinano Limited Express) for Nagano
The Shinano Limited Express was a JR Central service that connected Osaka and Kyoto with Nagano. This Kyoto route is included here as a historical service note. Read more
Other Train Lines
Kintetsu Kyoto Line for Nara
Keihan Main Line – Keihan Electric Railway
Hankyu Kyoto Main Line for Katsura, Arashiyama, Osaka & Kobe
Keifuku Randen Tram Line
Keihan Uji Line
Eizan Electric Railway for Kibune, Kurama & Mount Hiei
The Chizukyuko Line (Super Hakuto Limited Express) for Tottori & Kurayoshi
The Sagano Romantic Train
Kyoto Subway Lines
Karasuma Subway Line
Tozai Subway Line
Other transportation
Kyoto City Bus
Sky Hop Bus Kyoto – Sightseeing Bus Tour
Taxis in Kyoto
Bicycle Rental in Kyoto
Intercity Highway Buses from Kyoto
Car rental in Kyoto
