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How to get fromJapanese Alps to Kyotoby car, train, bus, night bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Japanese Alps to Kyoto by car, train, bus, night bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Kobuchizawacar car
    2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    7h 3m

  2. Drive 323.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Kyotocar car 323.3 km
    5h 46m
    ¥5,557–8,026

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Chuo-do Kobuchizawacar car
    2. Take the bus from Chuo-do Kobuchizawa to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus bus Crystal Liner
    9h 58m
    ¥9,216–12,479

  4. Drive, night bus

    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to 御勅使car car
    2. Take the night bus from Kofu Station South to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2 Exitnightbus night bus Np181
    11h 20m
    ¥7,010–14,509

  5. Drive, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Kobuchizawacar car
    2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    4. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    7h 2m
    ¥26,270–38,645

  6. Drive, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Japanese Alps to Nirasakicar car
    2. Take the train from Nirasaki to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    8h 40m
    ¥18,317–25,024

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,256Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 439.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Japanese Alps, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Japanese Alps to Kyoto. However, you can drive to Kobuchizawa, take the train to Shiojiri, take the train to Nagoya, then take the train to Kyoto. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Japanese Alps to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Chuo-do Kobuchizawa, Kyoto Station Hachijo gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 9h 58m.

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