There are 7 ways to get from Fukushima to Kiso by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Fukushima to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Kisofukushimatrain
5h 31m¥13,285–16,728Drive 432.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukushima to Kisocar 432.2 km
6h 18m¥7,383–10,664Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kisofukushimatrain
9h 24m¥13,218–22,198Train to Sendai Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
- Take the train from Fukushima to Sendaitrain
- Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane SDJ - NGO
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kisofukushimatrain
6h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Fukushima to Uenotrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
7h 9m¥13,664–17,563Bus
- Take the bus from Fukushima Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Abukuma
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
10h 50m¥14,630–18,050Train to Yamagata Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
- Take the train from Fukushima to Sakurambo Higashinetrain
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane GAJ - NKM
- Take the train from Chikusa to Kisofukushimatrain
7h 39m
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fukushima to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fukushima to Kiso is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukushima station to Kiso. However, there are services departing from Fukushima Station East Exit and arriving at Shimosuwa via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukushima to Kiso. However, there are services departing from Fukushima and arriving at Kisofukushima via Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Fukushima and Kiso is 543 km. The road distance is 432.2 km.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Kiso without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Fukushima to Kiso, including transfers.
Fukushima to Kiso bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Fukushima Station East Exit.
Fukushima to Kiso train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukushima station.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Kiso is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥18000 and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Kiso, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukushima to Kiso via Omiya Station, Nagano, and Kisofukushima in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukushima Station East Exit to Kiso via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shimosuwa, Shimo-Suwa, Shiojiri, and Harano in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–150,000
- Website
- flypeach.com
Flights from Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–21,000
- Website
- ibexair.co.jp
Flights from Sendai Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥17,000–42,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Yamagata Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–23,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Sakurambo Higashine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Matsumoto to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Chikusa to Kisofukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Fukushima Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Fukushima to Kiso bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Fukushima to Kiso train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukushima to Kiso is 432 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Fukushima to Kiso.
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