There are 7 ways to get from Kyoto to Chino by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
4h 31mDrive 314.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Chinocar 314.7 km
4h 29m¥5,460–7,887Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Chinotrain Azusa
7h 21m¥5,743–15,029Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
4h 37m¥24,655–36,025Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus Crystal Liner
9h 17m¥7,900–10,450Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Chinotrain
6h 42m¥16,439–24,410Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Chinotrain
7h 5m¥15,375–30,775
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Chino is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Chino is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Chino. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Chuo-do Kobuchizawa via Kyoto Station Hachijo gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Chino. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Chino via Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Kyoto and Chino is 334 km. The road distance is 314.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Chino without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kyoto to Chino, including transfers.
Kyoto to Chino bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.
Kyoto to Chino train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Chino is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 17m.
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.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–200,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–220,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–18,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Chino
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Chino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Chino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Fukakusa to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Chuo-do Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Day Bus
- ¥7,500–9,000
- Night Bus
- ¥8,500–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kyoto to Chino bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Chuo-do Kobuchizawa station.
Kyoto to Chino train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Chino is 315 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kyoto to Chino.
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