Osaka to Kyoto train with JR West

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Osaka to Kyoto will cost around 8S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 8S$.

Of the 267 trains that leave Osaka for Kyoto every day 267 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.