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How to get fromKyoto to Chinoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Chino by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    4h 31m
  2. Drive 314.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Chinocar car 314.7 km
    4h 29m
    ¥5,460–7,887
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Chinotrain train Azusa
    7h 21m
    ¥5,743–15,029
  4. Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    4h 37m
    ¥24,655–36,025
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus bus Crystal Liner
    9h 17m
    ¥7,900–10,450
  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Chinotrain train
    6h 42m
    ¥16,439–24,410
  7. Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Chinotrain train
    7h 5m
    ¥15,375–30,775

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,439Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Chino, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyoto to Chino via Nagoya and Shiojiri in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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